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

Dayna is currently the Senior Director of Payroll & HRIS at a major medical Center in Chicago. Dayna has been heavily involved in the payroll field over 17 years. Starting as a payroll clerk at a small Tucson company, Dayna moved on to be a Payroll Team Leader at Honeywell Inc. During Dayna’s time at Honeywell she obtained her FPC (Fundamental Payroll Certification) through the American Payroll Association. She also received several merit awards for Customer Service and Acquisitions and Divestitures. Dayna is no stranger to teaching she has taught at the Metro Phoenix American Payroll Association meetings and at the Arizona…
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