Iowa Admin. Code r. 871-23.30

Current through Register Vol. 47, No. 11, December 11, 2024

Rule 871-23.30 - Successorship-liability for contributions and payments in lieu of contributions

(1) Any employer who becomes a successor to an employer account shall be held liable for any unpaid contributions, reimbursable benefit payments, interest, penalties or costs which are owed to the department by the predecessor at the time of the transfer. An employer which is found to be a successor to a reimbursable account shall also be liable to reimburse the department for benefits paid after the date of acquisition that are based on wages paid by the reimbursable predecessor prior to the date of acquisition whether or not the successor has elected, or is eligible to elect, to become a reimbursable employer with respect to the successor's payroll.

(2) Transfers under the Bulk Sales Act, uniform commercial code of Iowa, shall not be held by the department to be exempted from the provisions of Iowa Code section 96.7. The transferee shall be held a successor to the employer account of the transferor and liable for any unpaid contributions, reimbursable benefit payments, interest, penalty, and costs owed to the department by the transferor notwithstanding any agreement between the two parties pursuant to the Bulk Sales Act, provided the transferee continues to operate the business.

This rule is intended to implement Iowa Code section 96.7.

Iowa Admin. Code r. 871-23.30