How much in benefits do I get and for how long?
The amount of wages you earn will determine your Weekly Benefit Amount and the maximum number of weeks to which you will be entitled.
When do I file an initial claim for benefits?
You should file for unemployment insurance benefits within the same week you become unemployed.
What is the wage base for each employee that I will pay taxes on?
The taxable wage base in Virginia is the first $8,000 that each employee earns per year.
What constitutes the "gross wages" reportable for unemployment insurance?
Reportable gross wages are wages after any Section 125 plan deduction, but before any 401K, IRA/ SEP, or 403B7 deduction.
What do I do after I register a new business?
- Enroll in ESS
- Review record keeping – be ready for quar
How do I set up my Employer Self Service (ESS) portal?
It is important for you to enroll in the ESS (also known as iFile) to receive claim-related notices and to file appeals electronically.
My business is not located in Virginia, but I plan to add a Virginia branch and will be hiring staff to work in Virginia. Where do I report these individuals for unemployment tax purposes?
Businesses operating in multiple jurisdictions must base their filing requirements on the “localized/non-localized” procedures that each state has.
My company has been defined as a nonprofit tax-exempt organization by the federal government. Do we have to file unemployment taxes?
This tax exemption is for corporate income tax. It does not apply to employment taxes.
I have a domestic employee in my home. Do I need to pay unemployment tax on these wages?
This will depend on the amount of wages that you pay during a calendar quarter.
