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Social Security Explained, 2008 Edition

Provides a comprehensive and detailed explanation for the federal old-age, survivor's and disability insurance segments of the Social Security program.

CCH® UNEMPLOYMENT INSURANCE — 3/13/08

Wyoming announces its 2008 contribution rates

For 2008, experience-rated employers pay rates ranging from 0.27% to 9.03%. Note that any delinquent employer is assessed 2.0% plus the assignable basic rate, the total of which may not exceed 9.03% for 2008. New employers pay the following rates by industry classification for 2008: Raw materials and energy production, 1.53%; goods production, 2.49%; distribution and transportation of goods, 1.53%; information, 1.53%; finance, insurance, real estate, and rental and leasing, 1.53%; professional and business services, 1.53%; education, health and social assistance, 1.53%; leisure, accommodation, and food services, 1.55%; other services (except public administration), 1.53%; public administration, 1.53%; and unclassified employers, 1.77% (DE Communication).

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