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The Unemployment Tax program collects wage information and unemployment taxes from employers. The wage information determines the amount of unemployment benefits claimants may receive. Unemployment taxes support the Unemployment Compensation Fund.
Employers have two ways to pay unemployment taxes online. They can make an Automated Clearing House (ACH) debit payment or use a credit card. Some employers have an approved hardship waiver on file with the Texas Workforce Commission (TWC).
This page presents basic information about Texas unemployment taxes including which employers must pay. It also has the definitions of employment and wages according to the Texas Unemployment Compensation Act (TUCA).
Unemployment Tax Services (UTS) is a free online application that allows employers with 1,000 or fewer employees to file reports, pay taxes and manage their unemployment tax account online. This page outlines how to use UTS and explains the role of the account administrator.
If you used Unemployment Tax Services in the past, sign in with your previous User ID and password. If you do not remember your User ID or password, select Forgot Password or Forgot User ID. Do not create a new User ID.
You pay unemployment tax on the first $9,000 that each employee earns during the calendar year. Your taxable wages are the sum of the wages you pay up to $9,000 per employee per year.
Learn how to register for a TWC tax account on TWC's Unemployment Tax Registration (UTR) system. Learn who can use UTR and what information is required to register.
Learn how to use the Texas Workforce Commission (TWC) online Unemployment Benefits Services (UBS) to apply for benefits, request payments, view claim and payment status, and more. You can apply for benefits if you are unemployed or working reduced hours through no fault of your own.
TWC offers three electronic methods for payment of unemployment taxes: Automated Clearing House (ACH) debit from a bank account. Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT). Credit Card. Online payments are easy and secure through Unemployment Tax Services (UTS) or TEXNET Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT) system. The TEXNET system also allows payment by phone.
Liable employers report employee wages and pay the unemployment tax. The Texas Unemployment Compensation Act (TUCA) is the basis for reporting requirements. Employers report wages when paid rather than when earned or accrued.