New Hampshire Announces Implementation of the Emergency Power Surcharge Rate

New Hampshire Department of Employment Security announced that effective April 1, 2009 the Emergency Power Surcharge Rate was implemented.

Background
The Emergency Power Surcharge Rate of 0.50% is in effect from April 1, 2009 through December 31, 2009. On May 11, 2009, the New Hampshire Department of Employment Security posted a Special Notice regarding Employers’ Tax Rates providing details about the Emergency Power Surcharge.  The Special Notice also addressed that the Fund Balance Reduction has been suspended for all of tax year 2009.

Frequently asked questions

Who is affected?

You may be affected if you currently make UI contributions in the State of New Hampshire or if you currently have a valid NH Employment Security State Employer Acct No.

When is the Emergency Power Surcharge Rate effective?

The Emergency Power Surcharge Rate is effective April 1, 2009. 

How do I setup the Emergency Power Surcharge Rate in QuickPayroll?

The Emergency Power Surcharge Rate will need to be included in the total UI tax rate entered in QuickPayroll. 

From the Payroll Item List, select NH - Unemployment Company, click Next to get to the Company tax rate screen. Enter the total Company rate, which includes the Emergency Power Surcharge rate, in the Company rate box. Continue to click Next, and then click Finish.

Who do I contact for more information on the Emergency Power Surcharge Rate? 

Employers may contact the New Hampshire Department of Employment Security Unemployment Tax Inquiries hotline at (603) 228-4048 or (603) 228-4046, or send an email to the agency at the following link http://www.nh.gov/nhes/forms/ea_email_form.htm.