Employers' Frequently Asked Tax Questions

Select underlined links to view the answer to each question.

Do I have to pay unemployment tax?

How do I get an account number assigned?

I want to look at my account. Can I do it online?

Can I file my report electronically?

Can I pay my taxes online?

How do I calculate the $9000.00 taxable wage base?

I offer my workers a cafeteria plan. Does this change the way I report to TWC?

When are tax reports and payments due?

Where should I mail tax reports and payments?

My children work for me in my business. Do I have to pay tax on their wages?

I hired domestic help. What is my tax responsibility?

The only employment that I have is domestic. Can I elect to report annually?

I have employees working in more than one state. To which state should I report their wages?

My employees want to work as Contract Labor (pdf)? Do I have to report them if I do that?

I didn't have employees this quarter. Do I still have to file a report?

I'm a new employer. What rate do I use when I file my report?

I sold my business. Who do I notify with TWC?

I just received a letter from TWC indicating my account has been suspended. Why?

I received a notice that I am being audited by TWC Tax. Why am I being audited?

I'm a new employer. What records should I keep to comply with unemployment tax?

My report is late. What are the penalties?

What forms do I need to authorize others to conduct my business with TWC?

How do I determine my county code?

What is a voluntary contribution? How can it lower my taxes?

If you have questions you would like to have answered or added to this page, e-mail TWC Tax department at tax@twc.state.tx.us

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