Illinois Releases 2023 Unemployment Insurance Rates, Wage Base

Jan. 9, 2023, 5:19 PM UTC

Illinois released its 2023 unemployment insurance tax rate and wage base information in a chart issued by the state employment security department.

The 2023 rates for experienced employers range from 0.85% to 8.65% and include a 0.55% fund-building surtax, according to the chart. For comparison, the 2022 rates ranged from 0.725% to 7.625% and included a 0.525% fund-building surtax.

The standard tax rate that applies to new employers in 2023 is 3.950%, up from 3.525% in 2022. The standard tax rate includes the fund-building surtax. Like in 2022, new employers in all industries are subject to the standard tax rate ...

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