Failed to register penalty
Questions and answers
Q. What is the new law and when does it start?
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Substitute Senate Bill 6524, Section 2 – Starting January 1, 2011, a quarterly penalty can be imposed on employers who knowingly fail to register and obtain an employment security account number for unemployment insurance tax purposes.
Q. How does the new law differ from the old law?
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This is a new penalty.
Q. What is the penalty?
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The penalty is $1,000 or two times the taxes due for each quarter, whichever is greater, if we discover that a business has been operating without being registered with our agency. This is in addition to other penalties that may apply.
Q. Where can I find out if my business should be registered for unemployment insurance tax purposes?
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Most businesses with employees in Washington state must register with the Employment Security Department and file unemployment insurance taxes every quarter. For more information on the requirements and how to register with the department see The Tax Handbook.
Q. Whom do I call if I have questions?
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Please call your district tax office.
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