Florida Payroll & Paycheck Tax Calculator
Sunshine, beaches, and…payroll taxes? Even with no state income tax, Florida employers need to know how to withhold federal tax, pay the state’s “Reemployment Tax” (formerly the State Unemployment Tax or SUTA), manage deductions, and stay compliant with labor laws. Our simple Florida Payroll & Paycheck Tax Calculator is the answer.
Florida Payroll Tax Steps
Payroll prep shouldn’t be as complicated as hurricane prep. Luckily, our user-friendly payroll calculator helps your Florida payroll smoothly weather everything from Reemployment Tax to federal withholdings with confidence.
Let’s walk through it, step by step.
Step #1: Register with the Florida Department of Revenue (DOR)
Before you pay any taxes on behalf of employees, you’ll need a Florida Reemployment Tax Account to legally hire in the Sunshine State. Register online via the Florida DOR.
New employers pay 2.7% on the first $7,000 of each employee’s wages for their first 10 operating quarters, when the rate will change based on individual factors and range from .1% to 5.4%.
Step #2: No Income Tax in Florida? You’ll Still File Tax Paperwork
Step #3: Learn Florida Minimum Wage and Overtime Laws
Step #4:Comply with Florida’s Pay Period Laws
Step #5: Use our Easy Florida Payroll Calculator
Step #6: Submit Payroll Taxes and File Reports for Florida Payroll
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