New Jersey employers may see continued stability in unemployment insurance (UI) tax rates heading into the 2026\u20132027 tax year.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Based on the most recent New Jersey Senate Budget and Appropriations Committee hearing and related updates from the New Jersey Department of Labor, the state is expected to continue using Column C<\/strong> of the unemployment tax table for the upcoming fiscal year.<\/p>\n\n\n\n This follows the state\u2019s July 2025 reduction from Column D to Column C after the Unemployment Insurance Trust Fund recovered more quickly than projected. The change delivered meaningful payroll tax savings for many employers across the state.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Under New Jersey law, UI contribution rates are tied directly to the health of the state\u2019s unemployment trust fund. Because the fund continues to perform well, there has been no indication from state officials that rates will increase for 2026\u20132027.<\/p>\n\n\n\n While the final rate determination will depend on the state\u2019s annual reserve ratio calculations, current budget discussions strongly suggest that Column C will remain in effect.<\/p>\n\n\n\n