Missouri Department of Labor and Industrial Relations News Release

Bob Holden
Governor

Catherine B. Leapheart
Director

Tammy Cavender
Public Information Coordinator

FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT:  Tammy Cavender (573) 751-7500
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:  May 19, 2003

FIRST QUARTER CONTRIBUTION AND WAGE REPORTS DEADLINE EXTENDED FOR MISSOURI EMPLOYERS

Jefferson City, MO – The Missouri Department of Labor and Industrial Relations announced an automatic 60-day filing and/or payment extension of first quarter contribution and wage reports for tornado/severe storm victims.  Any business affected by the tornado/severe storms that cannot file their first quarter contribution and wage report between May 1, 2003 and June 30, 2003 may use this one time extension.  No interest or penalties will be assessed until July 1, 2003.

The Department’s Division of Employment Security mailed forms last week to employers potentially eligible for the extension.  Businesses who are entitled to this extension should complete the form and return to the address located at the bottom of the page.  Forms should be postmarked no later than June 30, 2003.

For additional information regarding the filing of reports and/or payment of contributions date, please contact
(573) 526-9599.