Unemployment tax forms, publications and videos for employers
Required posters
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Unemployment benefits poster (Form EMS 9874) – Tells workers they may be eligible for unemployment benefits if they lose their jobs. Also available in Spanish. (PDF, 421KB)
Church and religious organizations poster (Form UI 07-0119) – Tells workers they may not be eligible for unemployment benefits if they lose their jobs. Also available in Spanish. (PDF, 44KB)
Workplace posters What is commonly required? (Form EMS 9100 04/11) - Tells employers what workplace posters are commonly required and provides information to order posters online or by phone. Also includes commonly asked questions and answers regarding displaying posters. (PDF, 54KB)
Publications
After the audit (Form UI 07-0123) – A brochure to help you understand what happens after your audit and what to do if you disagree with the findings. (PDF, 88 KB)Tax handbook (EMS 8453 Form UI 11-0233) - An overview of unemployment-insurance taxes. (PDF, 1.61MB)
Business update (quarterly tax newsletter)
Read the Business Update, a quarterly newsletter for businesses to address unemployment-insurance tax issues. The editions include information about recent legislation, electronic filing, tax rates, reporting requirements, and other important information that will help you stay current.Videos
Employment Security is one of three agencies that created a new video, “How to Prepare for an Audit: A Guide for Small Businesses.” Employment Security’s segment focuses on unemployment-insurance tax audits. The video answers basic questions such as, What should I expect when an audit occurs? and How should I maintain my records for unemployment insurance?Forms
Business change (Form 5208C-1) – Use this form to report changes to your business status, including change of address. You must include your name and phone number for the change to be processed. (PDF, 170KB)Update ownership information (Form 5208C-2) - Required for all changes in owners or officers. (PDF, 351KB)
Amended tax and wage report (Form 5208D) – Use this form to make a change to your tax or wage report from the previous quarter. (PDF, 138KB)
Exempting corporate officers from unemployment-insurance coverage – Use this link to select the proper form for your corporation to exempt corporate officers from unemployment insurance.
Claim for refund (Form EMS 5227) – Use this form to request a refund of previously paid contributions, interest or penalties. (PDF, 26KB)
Request for unemployment insurance tax payment method (Form EMSX 5200-99) – This form is used by non-profit organizations or political subdivisions to determine a tax payment method. (PDF, 25KB)
Voluntary election (Form EMS 5203) – Submit this form if you would prefer to report and pay taxes but are not required to. If approved, your employees will be eligible to receive unemployment benefits if they are laid off. (PDF, 37KB)
Report new client information/report of termination – Required whenever a Professional Employer Organization adds or drops a client (see submitting instructions). (PDF, 320KB)
Power of attorney – Required for Professional Employer Organizations to represent client. (PDF, 801KB)
Confidential Tax Information Authorization -- This form is used to authorize the agency to share your confidential tax information with the person(s) you name. (PDF, 300KB)
Payment coupon - Use this payment coupon to remit with your payment for UIWebTax. (PDF, 30KB)
