Frequently asked questions about Unemployment Insurance for Employers
An employer can elect to reimburse benefit charge dollar for dollar rather then paying a percentage each quarter IF they are a nonprofit employer (also included state and local governmental entities and educational institutions).
Questions can be directed to Contributions Account Maintenance via email – [email protected].
Yes. The federal government does not pay unemployment tax on its workers because UCFE is a “reimbursable” benefit. That means that when an employee of the federal government is laid off, they can apply for unemployment benefits in the state their duty station is in, and the federal government is supposed to reimburse them dollar for dollar for the amount the claimant is paid. UCFE benefits mirror regular unemployment benefits in the state where the worker applies for benefits. The U.S. Department of Labor is responsible for sending UCFE bills to Federal agencies based on information provided by the individual states regarding payments made to eligible individuals.
Employers can create their own account by accessing our Tax21 portal. Completing the registration process can be done there. Once the employer is assigned an account number, they can also create their own user account to file wages and submit payments.
Questions can be directed to Contributions Account Maintenance via email – [email protected].
If an employer is reporting wages for five (5) or more employees, they are required to file online through the agency’s Tax21 portal. Upload assistance can be provided by contacting [email protected]. Payments can be made online as an ACH Debit.
The state UI agency (Arkansas Division of Reemployment) will notify the appropriate Federal agency when a claim has been filed. A notice, Form 931, Request for Wage and Separation Information, will be sent to the Federal agency advising that a claim was filed. A response is due from the Federal agency within 12 days.
Employers who are experience-rated can make a voluntary payment to lower their rate for the year. Employers are eligible to make these payments between January 1 and March 31 of the rate year.
Questions can be directed to Contributions Account Maintenance via email – [email protected].
After 3 full years of benefit risk, and employer will be rated based on the experience of the account. The data used in the rate calculation consists of contributions credited, benefit charges and taxable payroll.
Questions can be directed to Contributions Account Maintenance via email – [email protected].