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How do I change Unemployment tax rate?

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I need to change my Unemployment tax rate. How do I actually, step-by-step do this?

QuickBooks Desktop

go to list (top toolbar)>payroll item list>find the one for unemployment and click to edit it. change the rate. Choose to change it as of 1/1/17.

lynda11_2Answer

go to list (top toolbar)>payroll item list>find the one for unemployment and click to edit it. change the rate. Choose to change it as of 1/1/17.

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rlm_06

I already filed my SUTA 1st QTR for 2017 through e-file. I never got a notice about my rate change, but I'm guessing there was a rate change from 1.12% to .75%. because the Texas Workforce Commission changed my report to show a rate of .75%. If I change this in QB now after I've already filed my 1st QTR report will it mess things up really bad? Or will it retroactivley fix any errors?

lynda11_2

It should give you the option to change from Jan. 1. Since the quarter is already closed, however, you will probably receive a notice of over payment of this tax and will need to make an adjustment when you pay the next quarter. If they send the funds back, just deposit them to that payroll expense acct.

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arkvalleyinfoAuthor

My Workers Comp is set up as Other Tax. I don't even show a field for Rate. I've modified each employee records one at a time with the new rate - but how do I change it to show up permanently - for the next new employee?

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arkvalleyinfoAuthor

On my QB Desktop Pro 2017, you go to "Lists" on the top tool bar; then, within the drop-down menu, click on "Payroll Item List"; on the "list" that appears, under the column "Type" (of account), go down to "State Unemployment Tax."

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arkvalleyinfoAuthor

MY unemployment tax rate went from .0046 to .0010.

I had .46% before, but when I input .10%, I get .1%, is this correct?

I would appreciate your assistance...thanks!

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Iain Howe

Is this for Texas? If so, I believe the lowest is 0.36% which is made up of the 0.10% Employment and Training Investment Assessment and a 0.26% Replenishment Tax Rate.

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cbedford

I am having this same issue - how was it solved, please?

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I am using QB Desktop Pro 2016 and I use manual payroll. I have used manual payroll for 3 years now, but this is the first year that my PA State Unemployment rate has changed.

QB will not allow me to edit the payroll tax item to change the company tax limit, nor can I change the employee tax rate from .07% to .06%. I was only able to change my company tax rate amount, not the limit. Again, this is for PA state. I tried making this item inactive and creating a new one, but QB gives error that payroll state item is already defined and can be edited.

I do not have an option under employee to update tax table (assume because using manual payroll).

Is it possible to update the tax rate, again I am using MANUAL payroll, or am I now to a point where I have to use qb payroll services?

I have scanned thru hundreds of topics on updating state uc rate, but none seem to be for manual payroll users.

I appreciate any assistance.

Thanks

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MaryLurleenM

Thank you for sharing what you did, cbedford.

Let's try to do the data integrity troubleshooting steps. Let's run verify and rebuild data In QuickBooks Desktop.

Click File on the menu, then Utilities.
Select Verify Data.

After running the verify data, select File, Utilities then Rebuild Data.

Check this article for more information: Verify and Rebuild Data in QuickBooks Desktop.

Now let's try to update the PA State Unemployment rate again.

Let me know how it goes. I'll be around to assist you more if ever you need it.

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La Casa Mobile Homes

The state unemployment rate is 3.85%. It currently show 1.4%.

How do we change the unemployment rate.

AlcaeusF

Thanks for getting back to us, La Casa.

I can help you change your unemployment tax rate in QuickBooks Desktop (QBDT).

Since State Unemployment Insurance (SUI) rate isn’t part of the normal tax table updates. You'll need to update it manually. Don't worry! The steps to do this are quick and simple. This can be done by going to the Lists menu.

Here's how:

In QBDT, go to the Lists menu at the top.
Select Payroll Item List in the drop-down.
Double-click [state abbreviation] - Unemployment Company.
Choose Next until you reach the Company tax rates window.
Enter the correct rates for each quarter.
Hit Next, then Finish.

For more information about managing and changing SUI rate in QBDT, check out this article: Update your State Unemployment Insurance (SUI) rate.

You can browse our compliance page to ensure that you entered the correct tax rate in QBDT: Access state agency websites for payroll. It also provides details about your tax forms, unemployment tax, E-file and Pay, and Employer registration.

Also, I'm adding this article about how QuickBooks calculates and knows the tax amounts on an employee's paycheck for future reference: Understand how your payroll taxes are calculated.

Please leave a comment below if you have more questions about this or anything else. I'll be more than willing to assist. Keep safe.

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Final payroll for 2023 already completed, received letter from DOL with new rate for 2024. Unable to change rate, QB's message indicates rate is incorrect and will not save updated rate.

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