Utah Announces 2026 Unemployment Insurance Tax Rates

Utah announced its unemployment insurance tax rates and wage base for 2026 on the Department of Workforce Services website.

Tax rates for employers will range from 0.1% to 7.1%, according to the website. Delinquent employers may be assessed an additional 1% surcharge.

New employers are generally subject to an industry-specific tax rate, according to the website. However, new out-of-state contractors will be subject to a 7.1% tax rate, which is the maximum tax rate in effect. The rate for out-of-state contractors does not apply if they purchase an existing business.

The unemployment-taxable wage base for 2026 will be $50,700, ...