Idaho Administrative Code
Title IDAPA 09 - Labor, Department of
Rule 09.01.35 - UNEMPLOYMENT INSURANCE TAX ADMINISTRATION RULES
Section 09.01.35.108 - ELECTION TO EXEMPT CORPORATE OFFICERS
Current through August 31, 2023
A corporation may elect to exempt one (1) or more corporate officers from coverage by registering with the Department each qualifying corporate officer it elects to exempt pursuant to Section 72-1352A, Idaho Code. Registrations in the format prescribed by the Department made on or before December 15th shall become effective on the first day of the next calendar year and remain effective for at least two (2) consecutive calendar years. Exemptions are not retroactive and no refund or credit shall be given for contributions paid before the effective date of the exemption. Exemptions continue to remain in effect after two (2) consecutive calendar years unless the exemption is terminated according to Subsection 108.04 of this rule or coverage is reinstated according to Subsection 108.05 of this rule. (3-23-22)
01. Public Company Election. A public company, as defined in Section 72-1352A, Idaho Code, may elect to exempt any bona-fide corporate officer who: (3-23-22)
02. Election for Corporations That Are Not Public Companies. A corporation that is not a public company as defined in Section 72-1352A, Idaho Code, may exempt from coverage any bona-fide corporate officer who: (3-23-22)
03. Election to Exempt Not Applicable. The election to exempt does not apply to corporate officers covered by Sections 72-1316A, 72-1322D and 72-1349C, Idaho Code. (3-23-22)
04. Termination of Exemption. A corporate officer's exemption terminates upon the corporate officer's failure to satisfy the election criteria of Section 72-1352A, Idaho Code. It is the responsibility of the corporation to notify the Department in writing in a format required by the Department when an exempt corporate officer no longer meets the election criteria. A corporation is responsible for any taxes, penalties, and interest due after the date the exemption is terminated or should have been terminated. (3-23-22)
05. Reinstatement of Coverage. A corporation may elect to reinstate coverage for one (1) or more corporate officers previously exempted. Reinstatement requires written notice from the corporation to the Department in a format required by the Department. Reinstatement requests received by the Department on or before December 15th become effective the first day of the calendar year following the end of the exemption's initial two (2) year effective date. Coverage shall not be reinstated retroactively. (3-23-22)
06. Definitions. For purposes of this chapter: (3-23-22)
07. Services in Employment. Unless specifically exempted, services performed by corporate officers are considered services in employment and are covered for purposes of unemployment insurance. (3-23-22)
