Contributions Division - Division of Unemployment Insurance

Contributions Division
1100 N. Eutaw Street
Room 414
Baltimore, Maryland 21201

The Contributions Division is dedicated to ensuring that eligible citizens of Maryland have access to unemployment insurance benefits when and if it is necessary. Our responsibilities include collecting quarterly unemployment insurance contributions from liable employers and paying unemployment benefits to entitled individuals. Contributions Division contacts are listed below.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR 2009 - RATES AND WAGE BASE

WebTax
File and pay your unemployment taxes or get account-specific information

Magnetic Media Specifications
Provides employers with details needed to file a quarterly unemployment insurance Contribution/Employment report on magnetic media (e.g. computer tape or diskette).

E-Wage Filing
E-wage is a process where employers can electronically transmit quarterly unemployment wage information to this department through e-mail at ewage@dllr.state.md.us. E-wage filing eliminates the need for employers to send the wage data on magnetic media (tapes, cartridges or diskettes).

Submit a Request for Separation Information online
The online version of the Request for Separation Information form provides a fast and easy method to complete the necessary information required for processing Unemployment Insurance benefits claims.

Employer's Quick Reference Guide
A 59 page guide that explains the UI program for employers. Topics covered include registrations, tax rates and filing methods

Download the Wage Adjustment form in MSWord format (Word document, 37KB, download Word viewer for free)
This form is used to make corrections to the Contribution/Employment for a prior quarter.

Download the Excess Wage Calculator in MSExcel format (Excel document, 375KB, download Excel viewer for free)

Download the Business Transfer Report in MSWord format (Word document, 25B, download Word viewer for free)
Use this report to notify DLLR when transferring workforce or payroll from one business entity to another.

Download the Power of Attorney Authorization Form in MSWord format (Word document, 25KB, download Word viewer for free)
Use this form to request representation by a third party

Electronic Funds Transfer Information Guide

NEW EMPLOYER - MARYLAND COMBINED REGISTRATION ONLINE APPLICATION

Maryland Business License Information Service

Easy Employer Assistance Tips:

1. You may find a person or unit to contact from the directory below.

2. You may call the voice response system toll-free on 1-800-492-5524, and from the main menu:

Press (1) to file a quarterly Contribution/Employment Report.

Press (2) if you are responding to an Agency notice or you need information on your unemployment insurance account.

Press (3) if you want a form mailed or faxed to you. Currently, the following forms are available from the telephone system: (1) a Combined Registration Application, which is used to establish a new account ; or (2) a form to correct a Contribution/Employment Report for a prior quarter.

Press (4) if are calling an individual and you know the person’s last name.

Press (5) to obtain balance due

Press (6) to obtain a tax rate

3. You may register for an unemployment insurance account at the web site www.marylandtaxes.com

4. You can send questions or comments to us at the address listed above, contact us by phone,or e-mail directly to the DLLR Contributions Division at empassist@dllr.state.md.us.

5. You may obtain the specifications for reporting your quarterly Contribution/Employment Report on magnetic media (e.g. computer tape or diskette).

Director, Contributions Division
Room 414

Dennis Morton
410-767-2488
(Fax) 410-767-2501

Deputy Director, Contributions Division
Room 414

Jim McVicker
Room 414
410-767-2492

Account Maintenance Section Scott Lucas, Chief Room 414 410-767-2685
Employer Status	410-767-2414 (Fax) 410-767-2848	To open an account or change an address
Experience Rate Room 407	410-767-2413 (Fax) 410-767-2848	To verify or question an unemployment insurance tax rate
Employer Assistance Room 411	410-767-2412 (Fax) 410-333-5150	To question a delinquency notice or obtain a blank unemployment insurance tax return
Separation Notice Penalties Room 410	410-767-3200 (Fax) 410-767-3290	To question a $15 Separation Notice penalty
Benefit Charge Correspondence Room 407	410-767-2411	To question unemployment benefits being charged to your account

Accounting & Fund Management Section Monica Douglass, Chief, Room 414 410-767-2667
Accounts Receivable Room 415	410-767-2410 (Fax) 410-767-2680	To obtain a 940 certification, to correct previously reported wages, and to obtain a refund of overpaid unemployment insurance taxes
Reimbursable Employer Accting Room 410	410-767-2691 (Fax) 410-333-7754	To resolve any question concerning non-profit reimbursing employers

Tax Enforcement Section Betty Mull, Chief Room 414 410-767-2409
Tax Collection & Enforcement Room 404	410-767-2707 (Fax) 410-767-2715	To resolve calls made by the Division to obtain delinquent tax reports
Field Audit & Investigation Room 121	410-767-2170 (Fax) 410-767-2612	To inquire about an unemployment insurance employer audit, or to report suspected employer fraud

Legal Services Section Mark Sorrentino, Chief (T) 410-767-2765 (Fax) 410-333-5059
Legal Collections Room 400	410-767-2416 (Fax) 410-767-2757	To resolve judgments for non-payment of unemployment insurance taxes
Litigation & Prosecution Room 401	410-767-2417 (Fax) 410-333-5059	To resolve questions concerning bankruptcy claims for unpaid unemployment insurance taxes
Review Determination	410-767-2682 (Fax) 410-333-5059	To question an appeal or an unemployment insurance tax hearing

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Division of Unemployment Insurance (DUI)