Illinois Code § 245

Illinois Code § 245. Reproduced from the official Illinois Compiled Statutes, with a citation summary, verification link, and related provisions.

§ 245.

Coordination with Federal Unemployment Tax Act. Notwithstanding any provisions of this Act to the contrary, excepting the exemptions from the definition of employment contained in Sections 212.1, 217.1, 217.2, 226, and 231 and subsections (B), (B-5), and (C) of Section 225: A. The term "employer" includes any employing unit which is an "employer" under the provisions of the Federal Unemployment Tax Act, or which is required, pursuant to such Act, to be an "employer" under this Act as a condition for the Federal approval of this Act requisite to the full tax credit, against the tax imposed by the Federal Act, for contributions paid by employers pursuant to this Act. B. The term "employment" includes any services performed within the State which constitute "employment" under the provisions of the Federal Unemployment Tax Act, or which are required, pursuant to such Act, to be "employment" under this Act as a condition for the Federal approval of this Act requisite to the full tax credit, against the tax imposed by the Federal Act, for contributions paid by employers pursuant to this Act. C. The term "wages" includes any remuneration for services performed within this State which is subject to the payment of taxes under the provisions of the Federal Unemployment Tax Act. (Source: P.A. 98-1133, eff. 12-23-14.)

Source: official Illinois text · Last verified 2026-08-27

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  • Citation: Illinois Compiled Statutes § 245
  • Jurisdiction: Illinois
  • Code: Illinois Compiled Statutes
  • Text: transcribed from the official source (verify below)

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