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June 20, 2022

The amount of employees' wages subject to unemployment insurance taxes vary by state, ranging from $7,000 in AZ, CA, FL, and TN to $62,500 in WA. The minimum and maximum applicable tax rates also vary.

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The amount of employees' wages subject to unemployment insurance taxes vary by state, ranging from $7,000 in AZ, CA, FL, and TN to $62,500 in WA. Each state’s minimum and maximum tax rates also vary considerably.