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New company registration in Texas
Texas tax agency
- Texas Workforce Commission - unemployment tax
Unemployment tax
New employers in Texas are not be eligible to receive an Unemployment account number until they have paid $1500 in wages. If you have not yet met this threshold, please enter the new employer rate of 2.7% in your Gusto account and register as soon as you are able to.
- Register online by visiting the TWC website.
- You'll be asked a few simple questions about your company details. That includes company location, Federal EIN, Secretary of State ID, and important dates regarding your company's operations.
- You should receive your TWC Tax Account Number instantly after registering online.
- You will also receive your Effective UI Tax Rate. Generally, it's 2.7% for new employers. When entering this in your Gusto account, be sure to include all five component rates:
- General Tax Rate (GTR)
- Replenishment Tax Rate (RTR)
- Obligation Assessment Rate (OA)
- Deficit Tax Rate (DTR)
- Employment and Training Investment Assessment (ETIA)
If you have questions please contact the agency directly at (512) 463-2222.
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