Tax Policy Center

Fiscal Facts

August 26, 2024
The amount of employees' wages subject to unemployment insurance taxes vary by state, ranging from $7,000 in AZ, CA, FL, and TN to $68,500 in WA. Each state’s minimum and maximum tax rates also vary considerably.
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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 $68,500 in WA. Each state’s minimum and maximum tax rates also vary considerably.