For 2016, the base rate is 0.10% and the Workforce Development Fee is also 0.10%. There is no additional assessment of 14.0% of the tax due in effect for 2016. High experience-rated industry new employers will be assigned a total rate of 8.54%. All other new employers will be assigned a total rate of 1.69% for 2016. There is also no federal loan interest assessment in effect for 2016 (DEED Communication).