by Vicki M. Lambert, The Payroll Advisor
Ensuring accurate payroll tax compliance is essential for HR and payroll teams operating in New Jersey—especially given the state’s extensive unemployment, family leave, and temporary disability insurance requirements.
Our guide provides HR and payroll professionals with comprehensive compliance guidance regarding New Jersey state unemployment and temporary disability (SUI/TDI) taxes, covering key areas such as the taxable wage base, contribution rates, experience rating methods, SUTA dumping prevention, voluntary contributions, quarterly reporting, penalties, benefit overpayments, multiple worksite reporting, and recordkeeping requirements. It also offers clear direction on employee pay deductions for state paid family leave insurance (FLI), helping HR teams stay aligned with state laws and avoid costly compliance missteps.
In this guide, learn about:
- Unemployment Insurance
- ABC Test
- SUI Taxable Wages
- Taxable Wage Base
- Contribution Rates
- Experience Rating Method
- SUTA Dumping
- Voluntary Contributions
- Joint or Combined Accounts
- Quarterly Reporting Requirements
- Penalties
- Benefit Overpayments
- Multiple Worksite Reporting
- SUI Recordkeeping Requirements
- Individual Worker Records
- Payroll Records
- Paid Family Leave
- Deposit and Filing Due Dates
- Temporary Disability Insurance
- State Plan
- Private Plan
- Assessments
- Future Developments
Federal law and guidance on this subject should be reviewed together with this section.
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About the author
Vicki M. Lambert, The Payroll Advisor
Vicki M. Lambert, CPP has over 30 years of hands-on experience in all facets of payroll functions and over 20 years as a trainer and author. She has conducted open market training seminars and lectured extensively on payroll administration and compliance issues for clients such as ADP, CCH Incorporated, Ceridian Employer Services, and The Employer Group.
She conceived, coordinated and wrote the manuals for the Payroll Practice and Management certificate program offered through the Extended Education Offices of Chapman University, California State University Long Beach; National University; and California State University, Northridge.
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