Form 5208a 2025

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The document provides detailed line-by-line instructions for completing Forms 5208 A, B, and C related to unemployment insurance tax and wage reporting in Washington State. It outlines the order of form completion, necessary information to include, filing methods (electronic and by mail), deadlines for submission, penalties for late filings, and answers common questions regarding employee reporting and corporate officer exemptions.

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How do I get rid of my unemployment overpayment in Washington state?

How to pay back an overpayment Online. You can make a payment online with your bank account and routing numbers. Phone. You can call us at 855-682-0799 to make a payment over the phone. Mail. You can mail a check or money order payable to Employment Security Department.

How do you calculate SUTA?

To calculate the SUTA tax rate for employers, multiply states taxable wage base with the employee tax rate. SUTA tax liability = State wage base * tax rate * No. of employees = $7000 * 3.4% * 1= $238.

How to calculate excess wages in Washington state?

The amount over the taxable wage base of $68,500 ($500 in the example) is considered excess wages. Excess wages are reported (for unemployment-insurance benefits purposes), but are subtracted from the employees total wages, so they do not pay taxes on the amount above the taxable wage base ($68,500 in 2024).

Who is exempt from WA SUI?

Officers of for-profit corporations who provide services in Washington are automatically exempt from Unemployment Insurance, unless the employer specifically requests coverage.

What are the employer reporting requirements in Washington state?

Every employer in Washington needs to file two tax and wage reports each quarter.

5208 a form

Form 5208a instructions Form 5208a pdf How to fill out form 5208a Form 5208a online Employment security Department form Esd business Change Form ESD forms Washington state quarterly Wage report

Can an employer recover overpaid wages in Washington state?

(4) An employer can recover an overpayment from an employees paycheck provided the overpayment was infrequent and inadvertent. Infrequent means rarely, not occurring regularly, or not showing a pattern. Inadvertent means an error that was accidental, unintentional, or not deliberately done.

How to calculate Washington State unemployment benefits?

How we calculate your weekly benefit amount We combine your gross wages from the 2 quarters in your base year when you earned the most. We multiply this number by 0.0385. We calculate your weekly wage by taking the amount we calculated and multiplying by 4. We divide this number by 52 and get your weekly benefit amount.

Who pays WA Sui tax?

As an employer in Washington state, you are most likely required to pay state unemployment taxes, administered by the Employee Security Department (ESD).