Texas Payroll & Paycheck Tax Calculator
Texas is huge. But filing payroll and taxes isn’t. Keep the job simple with our easy-to-use Payroll Tax Calculator. It crunches the numbers, from take-home pay to taxes and deductions (like state unemployment tax), regardless of whether employees are salaried or hourly. Even in a state with no income tax, payroll isn’t a free ride. Get it right and see what your obligations are.
Texas Payroll Tax Steps
Payroll shouldn’t take as long as driving across Texas. Use our calculator to skip the guesswork and cut through the clutter so your payroll is fast and accurate. You’ll be able to withhold appropriate taxes, knowing you’re using up-to-date federal tax tables and state unemployment tax withholding.
Here are some key steps you’ll have to take to make smarter payroll decisions.
Step #1: Register for a Texas Workforce Commission (TWC) Account
To legally hire and pay employees in Texas, you’ll need to register with the Texas Workforce Commission (TWC) for a State Unemployment Tax (SUTA) account. You’ll pay state-required unemployment insurance this way. It’s a straightforward application online at the TWC’s Unemployment Tax Registration portal. And most Texas employers must register, as long as they’re a for-profit, non-exempt company employing Texans to work in Texas.
Step #2: File Your Paperwork, Even in a State without Income Taxes
Step #3: Learn Texas Minimum Wage and Overtime Laws
Step #4: Don’t Forget Texas’ Pay Period Laws
Step #5: Use our Simple Texas Payroll Calculator
Step #6: Submit Payroll Taxes and File Reports
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