In recent years, unemployment tax reporting has evolved dramatically — with both federal (FUTA) and state (SUTA) regulations undergoing frequent changes due to shifting economic conditions, legislative updates, and fund shortages at the state level.

This practical session will walk you through the latest reporting requirements, form updates, credit reduction changes, and compliance strategies you need to stay current. You’ll also gain clarity on how unemployment systems are impacting payroll operations and what proactive steps to take as a payroll or HR professional in 2025 and beyond.

Whether you’re processing payroll, managing HR compliance, or overseeing tax filings, this webinar will help you reduce errors, stay compliant, and optimize your unemployment tax strategy.

Webinar Objectives

• Overview of the U.S. Unemployment System and Recent Financial Challenges

• Understanding Who and What Earnings Are Subject to Unemployment Taxes

• FUTA Tax Rate Review — Depositing and Reporting Requirements

• State Unemployment (SUTA) Systems: Funding Issues and Compliance Implications

• Detailed Walkthrough of Form 940 — New Changes and Common Mistakes

• FUTA Credit Reduction States Explained — What It Means for Employers

• Practical Steps to Maintain and Lower Your State Unemployment Insurance (SUI) Rate

Webinar Agenda

By the end of this session, attendees will be able to:

• Identify taxable wages and employees under FUTA and SUTA.

• Apply correct unemployment tax rates and filing procedures.

• Understand how FUTA and SUTA interact and affect employer liability.

• Recognize key changes to Form 940 and how to avoid common filing errors.

• Determine if your state is a FUTA Credit Reduction State and calculate its impact.

• Implement strategies to maintain or reduce your SUI tax rate.

• Prepare for upcoming changes to unemployment reporting requirements for 2025.

Webinar Highlights

• Expert-led walkthrough of current FUTA & SUTA rules

• Real-world case examples and employer scenarios

• Form 940 updates and compliance checklist

• FUTA credit reduction calculations simplified

• Best practices for managing multi-state unemployment filings

• Step-by-step methods to prevent rate increases

• Interactive live Q&A with an experienced payroll tax professional

Who Should Attend?

• Payroll Professionals & Managers

• HR and Compliance Officers

• Tax & Accounting Specialists handling payroll

• Finance and Operations Managers

• Controllers and Bookkeepers

• Small Business Owners managing payroll internally

• Consultants and Auditors in the Payroll/RCM Domain

Why You Should Attend

• Avoid costly penalties due to new unemployment filing errors

• Stay compliant with 2025 state and federal unemployment updates

• Learn how to interpret and complete Form 940 accurately

• Understand the effect of FUTA credit reductions on your business

• Gain actionable strategies to control your SUI rates

• Keep your organization prepared for legislative and economic shifts

• Strengthen your professional expertise and value to your employer or clients