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Update: The TAG program ended on December 31, 2008. No new applications are being accepted.

What is House Bill 1962?

In 2001, the Indiana General Assembly passed HB1962. The purpose is to provide a fund for incumbent worker training.

How is HB1962 funded?

An assessment will be based on the employer’s previous calendar year’s unemployment insurance (UI) taxable wages, at the rate of .09%. Example: if an employer’s previous calendar year taxable wage totals $7,000 the assessment would be $6.30

How often will the assessment be mailed?

The law requires that the assessment be mailed on or before May 1st of each year. If a balance is due, a follow-up assessment notice will be mailed.

When is the assessment due?

The first assessment will be due May 31, 2002.

Where should the payment for assessment be mailed?

The employer will return the tear-off coupon with payment in the return addressed envelope provided.

Worker Training Fund
PO Box 6285
Indianapolis, IN 46206-6285

What will happen if the payment is postmarked after the due date?

A one-time penalty fee of $25.00 and an interest rate of 1% per month will be assessed. Example: If the assessment of $6.30 is postmarked June 10, 2002, interest of $0.06 and penalty of $25.00 will be assessed.

What impact did HB1962 have on employer’s tax rates?

Tax rate schedules A, B, C & D have been reduced by 0.1%. Note: HB1962 will not affect the employer’s (UI) Experience Account.

What if I have additional questions?

Please call the Department of Workforce Development toll free number at (800) 891-6499 or within Marion County call (317) 232-7436. Hours of Operation are 8:00am – 4:30pm, Monday – Friday (Eastern Standard Time).

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