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Indiana SUI rate 2026 and payroll registration
The 2026 wage base and rates, the protest window and the registrations Indiana requires of an employer, each with its source.
Agency: Indiana Department of Workforce Development
Kreto checks unemployment-tax rate notices in this state against the agency's 2026 schedule. Form 941 notices are checked in every state.
The 2026 figures.
Taxable wage base
$9,500
The wages per employee per year that SUI tax applies to.
Source: Indiana Department of Workforce Development
Kreto-computed, not yet checked by a CPA.
SUI rate range
0.5% to 7.4%
The range for experience-rated employers.
Source: Indiana Department of Workforce Development
Kreto-computed, not yet checked by a CPA.
New employer rate
2.5%
The rate before experience rating applies.
Kreto-computed, not yet checked by a CPA.
Protest window
15 days
From the mailing date.
Source: 646 IAC 5-2-6
Kreto-computed, not yet checked by a CPA.
Voluntary contributions
Not available
Indiana takes no voluntary contribution.
Paid family and medical leave
No state program
Indiana runs no paid family and medical leave program.
About Indiana SUI rates
Indiana employers pay state unemployment insurance (SUI, also called SUTA) on the first $9,500 of each employee's wages each year. New employers start at 2.5% until experience rating applies. Once rated, Indiana rates run from 0.5% to 7.4%. Indiana Department of Workforce Development sets each employer's rate every year from its experience. Rates follow a reserve ratio: what the employer has paid in, less the benefits charged to its account, set against its average taxable payroll. A bigger reserve means a lower rate. Kreto-computed, not yet checked by a CPA.
If your rate notice looks wrong, Kreto checks it against the agency's 2026 schedule and shows the difference in dollars.
Registering as an employer in Indiana
Kreto's rules list what Indiana requires of an employer, from the first employee. Kreto files each one and tracks it to the state's confirmation.
| Requirement | Agency | Form | How it is submitted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unemployment insurance | Indiana Department of Workforce Development | Online portal | |
| Withholding | Indiana Department of Revenue | Online portal | |
| New-hire reporting | Indiana New Hire Reporting | Online portal | |
| Workers' comp | Indiana Workers Compensation (private market) | By mail | |
| Paid family and medical leave | Not required | No state paid-leave program. |
Forms and agencies as Kreto's rules record them. Check the agency's site before you file on your own. See every state's requirements
Beyond SUI
- Paid family and medical leaveIndiana has no state program.
- Voluntary contributionsIndiana takes no voluntary contribution.
- Workers' compIndependent rating bureau (not NCCI). OSHA State Plan jurisdiction (own program).
- Income taxHas state individual income tax.
Questions about Indiana.
What is the Indiana SUI wage base for 2026?
$9,500 per employee per year. Kreto-computed, not yet checked by a CPA.
What is the new employer SUI rate in Indiana?
2.5% for 2026, until experience rating applies. Kreto-computed, not yet checked by a CPA.
How do I register for unemployment insurance in Indiana?
With the Indiana Department of Workforce Development, on form null (Indiana Employer Registration). Kreto files it once you approve and tracks it to the state's confirmation.
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Got an Indiana SUI notice?
Upload it to the free notice scan to see what it is and when it is due. In an account, Kreto checks the rate against the agency's 2026 schedule and drafts the protest for your approval.