(1) For the purposes of Code Section 3482034-8-20 and Articles 5 and 6 of this chapter, except Code Sections 34815634-8-156 and 34815734-8-157, any remuneration paid in excess of taxable wages. For purposes of this chapter, "taxable wages" means that portion of remuneration paid by an employer to each employee, subject to unemployment insurance contributions for each calendar year which does not exceed the following amounts: