Missouri § 288.150 - Unpaid contributions, interest rate due, abatement during extensions — exceptions.

Full text of Missouri Revised Statutes of Missouri § 288.150 — Unpaid contributions, interest rate due, abatement during extensions — exceptions., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.

§ 288.150. Unpaid contributions, interest rate due, abatement during extensions — exceptions.

Contributions unpaid for any quarter which become due and payable after the last day of the calendar quarter in which this act became* effective (August 28, 1994) shall bear interest at the rate established by the Internal Revenue Code pursuant to Title 26, Section 6621(b), in effect on the date on which such contribution became due, provided, however, that such interest shall abate for any period of any extension of time granted by the division pursuant to the provisions of section 288.090.  Such interest shall accrue for each month, or part of a month, after such date until payment is received by the division, except that:

(1)  An employing unit not previously subject to this law, which becomes an employer and does not refuse to make the reports required under this law shall not be liable for such interest until thirty days after it has been notified that the division has made a determination that it is an employer subject to this law; or

(2)  An employing unit previously subject to this law, which acquires substantially all of the business of an employer under section 288.110 and whose contribution rate increases after the accounts were combined and does not refuse to make the reports required under this law shall not be liable for such interest until thirty days after it has been notified that the division has made a determination that it is a successor employer under this chapter.

­­--------

(L. 1951 p. 564, A.L. 1982 H.B. 1521, A.L. 1994 S.B. 559, A.L. 1998 S.B. 922)

Effective 1-01-99

*Word "becomes" appears in original rolls.

---- end of effective  01 Jan 1999 ----

use this link to bookmark section  288.150

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Missouri § 288.150

What does Revised Statutes of Missouri § 288.150 cover?

Section 288.150 ("Unpaid contributions, interest rate due, abatement during extensions — exceptions.") is part of the Revised Statutes of Missouri, the codified statutory law of Missouri. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.

How do I cite Missouri § 288.150?

A common citation format is "Revised Statutes of Missouri § 288.150" (Missouri). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.

Is this the official text of Missouri law?

No. This page is for research and education and may not include the most recent amendments. For official current law, check the Missouri official source linked on this page or consult a licensed Missouri attorney.

How does Missouri § 288.150 apply to my situation?

Statutes are interpreted in context, and application depends on your specific facts. Only a licensed attorney in Missouri can advise on how this section applies to you. Contact your state or local bar association for a referral.

Sources & Verification

Not legal advice. Verify against the official source and consult a licensed attorney in Missouri.