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Washington Employment Administration Fund Rate

Background

If you are a Washington state employer, you will need to enter the Washington Employment Administration Fund Rate with your tax rate for the Washington Employment Administration Fund (EAF) in order to run your payroll.

This rate is separate from your state Unemployment Insurance tax rate.  This tax rate can be found on your State of Washington Tax Rate Notice.

For more details about how your tax rates are determined, see the state of Washington Employment Security Department website.

How to Add Your Washington EAF Rate

  1. Go to Payroll > Settings > Payroll Settings > State Unemployment Rates
  2. Click the “Edit” link beside the Employment Administration Fund Rate (EAF)
  3. Add an effective date from the dropdown list.
  4. Enter the Tax Rate percent.
  5. Click “Save.”

Also read, “What is SUTA?” and visit the WA Employment Security Department for more information.
DEFINITION: SUTA

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