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userbruce-cate-palme
March 4, 2023
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Is anyone else having problems with QuickBooks online because it has not updated the 2023 Illinois unemployment tax wage base?

  • March 4, 2023
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The Illinois 2023 unemployment tax wage base is $13,271.  Quickbooks online still has the 2022 wage base of $12,960.  I changed the rate to our new rate for 2023, but I don't see where a user can update the wage base.

I previewed our first quarter Illinois unemployment tax filing.  The salaries and unemployment tax rate are correct, but the wage base is the one for 2022, so the tax due is not being calculated correctly.

I did a live chat, but they asked about our new rate, our old rate, what paycheck was affected (unemployment tax is paid by the employer, not deducted on an employee's paycheck).  I didn't feel like they understood the question and so they never got to a solution.

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    SarahannC
    March 4, 2023

    Hello there, userbruce.

     

    I appreciate for posting your concern here and providing enough information about your concern.
     

    The system will automatically update once your state updates its rate. Let's wait for the update to reflect in your book soon. However, I cannot tell you an exact date when the Illinois unemployment tax wage base will be ready.

     

    We can utilize these references for additional tips and details about tax rates: 

     

     

    Visit again if you have more concerns about recording payroll tax rates and anything related to QuickBooks Online payroll. Take care and stay safe.

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    userbruce-cate-palmeAuthor
    March 5, 2023

    Illinois has already said what their wage base is for 2023 for unemployment tax calculations.  

     

    I already updated to our 2023 rate in QuickBooks online and made it effective as of 1/1/23.  

     

    But QuickBooks online is still using the 2022 Illinois wage base.

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    DHeraV
    March 5, 2023

    Hi there, userbruce.

    I know how important it is to update the Unemployment Tax Wage Base in QuickBooks Online (QBO) Payroll. However, as my colleague @SarahannC has mentioned, the system will automatically update the rates on your behalf.

    In the meantime, you can run payroll as normal while waiting for the updated Illinois tax wage base to reflect in QuickBooks. As it will automatically adjust its rate for the next payroll. 

    Moreover, I'll also share this link where you can search for articles that can serve as your reference to guide you in managing your taxes in QuickBooks: Help Articles for Taxes in QuickBooks Online.

    Don't hesitate to leave a reply if you have additional queries about taxes in QBO Payroll. The Community team always has your back. Have a good one.

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