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Workers' Compensation


Based on $ 21,300 payroll cap effective July 1, 2007
Average cost for all manufacturing per $ 100 payroll $ 4.68
Average cost for office workers ( 8805 ) 100 payroll $ .45
Maximum weekly benefit $ 653
North Dakota Workers Safety & Insurance

Unemployment Insurance


2008 taxable base $ 22,100
   
Percentage Rate
Average amount among all employers (based on 2005 total wages) 0.82 %
Average amount for new employers (non construction) 1.60 %
   
Maximum weekly benefit (revised each July 1st) $ 385
Job Service North Dakota

Utilities


Electric Power Average Rates
Montana-Dakota Utilities Company
General Electric Service - Rate 30
 Demand Component Energy Cost
Primary Service

(Primary service is applicable to customers that own their own transformers, related equipment and distribution facilities downstream of the meter, satisfactory to the Company so the customer can receive service and be metered at primary voltages of 2,400 volts or greater) 		Winter (Oct - May)
$ 5.254 / Kw
 Summer (June - Sept)
$ 8.254 / Kw
 3.255 ¢ / Kwh
     
Secondary Service
 Winter (Oct - May)
$ 8.224 / Kw
 Summer (June - Sept)
$ 11.224 / Kw
 3.336 ¢ / Kwh
     
 
Natural Gas Rates

Montana-Dakota Utilities Company
Average Cost for Industrial Users $ .719 /dk - plus cost of gas ( 2003 Avg was $ 4.29 /dk)
Firm Contract Rates $ .473 /dk - plus cost of gas ( 2003 Avg was $ 4.29 /dk)
Interruptible Service Rates $ .719 /dk - plus cost of gas ( 2003 Avg was $ 4.29 /dk)
 
Telecommunications
Local Service Providers
AT&T Provides local services via T1.5 facilities using Qwest access to the building. Digital switch technology. Fiber service provided. Monitored remotely and on-site. ISDN available from switch. DSL available from switch. Central office on self-healing fiber ring. Dual fiber feed available.
McLeod USA Reseller of Qwest local services. ISDN available from switch.
Qwest Digital switch technology. Fiber service provided. Monitored remotely and on-site. ISDN available from switch. DSL available from switch.
Points of Presence (POPS) of Long Distance Carriers (Facilities Based)
AT&T Dual fiber feed available Diverse routing available
MCI WorldCom
McLeod USA Hardwire
Qwest Hardwire Duel fiber feed from central switching office of the local exchange carrier Diverse routing available

Corporate Income Tax


Corporate Income Tax Rates 2.6 % to 6.5 %
North Dakota Office of State Tax Commissioner

Sales Tax


State sales tax 5.0 %
Local sales tax 1.0 %
Total sales tax 6.0 %
 
Sales tax rate by utility
Electric power Exempt
Natural gas 2.0 %
Fuel oil 2 cents per gallon
Water Exempt
 
Telephone sales tax rates (state and local combined)
Local area 5.0 %
Long distance in state 5.0 %
Long distance out of state Exempt
 
Machinery and equipment subject to sales/use tax
Industrial/manufacturing machinery Certain machinery for new and expanding industry is exempt
Office machinery Taxable
Pollution control – air Taxable
Pollution control – water Taxable
Office furniture/fixtures/equipment Taxable
 
Sales/use tax on
Computer and telecommunications equipment for a new primary sector business Exempt
Office building construction materials Taxable
Industrial building construction materials Manufacturing and ag co-op – Exempt
Non-manufacturing and non-ag – Taxable
Manufacturers’ raw materials Exempt
Canned software Taxable
Custom software Exempt
North Dakota Office of State Tax Commissioner

Property Tax


Real Property Tax Rates for Jurisdictions Featuring Commercial ( 10 % of assessed value) Residential ( 9 % of assessed value)
Major Employment Centers Bismarck - Burleigh County Mandan - Morton County Bismarck- Burleigh County Mandan - Morton County
City Millage (includes park) 133,14 151,10 133.14 151.10
County Millage 57.68 132.85 57.86 132.85
School Millage 248.40 236.56 248.40 236.56
Special District Millage (State Medical) 1 1 1 1
Total Millage 440.40 521.51 440.40 521.51
Assessment Ratio (%) 50 50 50 50
Effective Rate per $100 2.20 2.61 1.98 2.35

Other Tax Info


No personal property tax.

No inventory tax.

No production tax.

Business tax incentives can be applied for and granted for corporate income tax and corporate property tax.

Salary by Selected Occupations


Title Hourly Median
Accountants and Auditors 20.41
Administrative Service Managers 25.81
Automotive Service Tech and Mechanics 17.20
Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Audit Clerks 13.19
Cashiers 8.03
Claims Adjuster, Examiner, and Invest 22.29
Computer Operators 13.30
Computer Support Specialists 12.85
Computer Systems Analysts 26.98
Construction Laborers 11.93
Counter and Rental Clerks 9.15
Customer Service Representatives 14.47
Electrical and Electronic Engineering Techs 25.18
Financial Managers 41.44
Heating, Air Cond, and Refrig Mechanics 18.00
Human Resources Managers 29.86
Industrial Production Managers 38.52
Helpers - Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 10.25
Executive Secretaries & Administrative Assistants 14.68
Loan Officers 26.34
Machinists 17.15
Maintenance and Repair Worker (General) 16.74
Network and Computer Systems Admin 23.48
Packaging & Filling Machinery Operators & Tenders 10.37
Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters 19.61
Receptionists and Information Clerks 10.48
Retail Salespersons 11.57
Sheet Metal Workers 16.58
Stock Clerks and Order Fillers 9.65
Surveying and Mapping Technicians 18.73
Job Service North Dakota Occupational Employment Survey, 2007 Edition