To transmit the subject computation for State Workforce Agency usage in computing minimum weekly DUA amounts for all major disasters declared during the fourth quarter of fiscal year (FY) 2003.

To provide an updated and consolidated list of acceptable narrative reasons for separation from military service for UCX claims purposes. Unemployment Insurance Program Letters (UIPLs) No. 3-95, Changes 1, 2, 3, and 4 are rescinded.

To announce the extension of Office of Management and Budget (OMB) approval of Forms ETA 843 and ETA 841, contained in ET Handbook No. 384, Unemployment Compensation for Ex-servicemembers (UCX) Handbook.

To notify states of imminent changes by the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) that will affect reporting Federal Unemployment Tax Act (FUTA) payments by certain employers. The changes, which will become effective for wages paid on or after January 1, 2009, will affect single-member limited liability companies (SMLLC) or qualified subchapter S subsidiaries (QSub), who are “disregarded” by the IRS as entities separate from their owners for Federal tax purposes (disregarded entities).

To transmit estimated employer contribution rates for CY 2003.

To respond to state workforce agencies¿ questions about their responsibilities for the advance Health Coverage Tax Credit.

UIPL 27-08 -- Not Issued

To transmit the subject computation for State Workforce Agency usage in computing minimum weekly DUA amounts for all major disasters declared during the first quarter of Fiscal Year (FY) 2009.

To provide guidance on the treatment of EUC08 administrative funds in the RJM submission.

To provide tables for Fiscal Years (FY) 2001 and 2002 showing estimated FUTA receipts attributable to employment in each state and the amounts of FUTA funds provided to each state for program administration and benefit payments. Cumulative totals for FY 1981-2002 are also included.