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What is the taxable wage base for this year? What was it last year?

In addition to the wage base you will probably need to know the standard rate for each year. If you do not have a rate for the appropriate year, please use the standard rate.

Year Wage Base Standard Rate Employee Rate
2003 $26,700 3.46% 0.50%
2002 $26,000 3.69% 0.50%
2001 $25,500 3.84% 0.52%
2000 $24,800 3.97% 0.54%
1999 $24,500 3.90% 0.54%
1998 $24,100 4.15% 0.56%
1997 $24,200 4.31% 0.58%
1996 $24,400 4.10% 0.50%





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Last Updated April 25, 2003
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