Federal Unemployment Tax Act
/ˈfɛdərəl ˌʌnəmˈplɔɪmənt tæks ækt/
Definitions
- (n.) A U.S. federal law imposing a payroll tax on employers to fund state unemployment insurance programs.
Employers must comply with the Federal Unemployment Tax Act to finance unemployment benefits.
Forms
- federal unemployment tax act
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Commentary
The Federal Unemployment Tax Act primarily governs employer contributions to unemployment insurance; drafting should distinguish it from state laws covering benefit administration.
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