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Mississippi unemployment insurance tax (FUTA/SUTA): HR compliance guide

Understanding Mississippi unemployment insurance is essential for payroll and HR teams. Explore how FUTA and SUTA taxes work, what employers are required to pay, and how to stay compliant with state and federal unemployment insurance obligations.

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by Vicki M. Lambert, The Payroll Advisor

Managing unemployment insurance tax is a critical compliance responsibility for employers in Mississippi. Our guide provides HR and payroll professionals with clear, practical guidance on FUTA and SUTA requirements, helping you understand employer obligations, contribution responsibilities and key compliance considerations.

Designed to support confident decision‑making, this guide explains how federal and state unemployment insurance taxes apply in Mississippi and what employers need to stay compliant.

By keeping up to date with unemployment insurance requirements, HR teams can reduce risk, support accurate payroll processes and ensure their organisation meets its employer responsibilities.

In this guide, learn about:

  • Common Law Test
  • SUI Taxable Wages
  • Taxable Wage Base
  • Contribution Rates
  • Experience Rating Method
  • SUTA Dumping
  • Voluntary Contributions
  • Joint or Combined Accounts
  • Quarterly Reporting Requirements
    • Mississippi Level Payment Plan
    • Penalties
  • Benefit Overpayments
  • Multiple Worksite Reporting
  • Recordkeeping Requirements
  • Future Developments

Federal law and guidance on this subject should be reviewed together with this section.

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Jurisdiction: Mississippi

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