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Federal Unemployment Tax (FUTA)

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Description

Employers who pay $1,500+ in wages in any quarter or have 1+ employees for 20+ weeks must pay FUTA tax at 6% on the first $7,000 of each employee wages. Most employers receive a credit reducing the effective rate to 0.6%.

Key Details

Jurisdiction
Federal
Category
Tax & Filings
Renewal Frequency
annual
Estimated Cost
$42 per employee per year (at 0.6% effective rate)
Estimated Time
1-2 hours annually

Penalties for Non-Compliance

Penalties and interest on late payments; loss of FUTA credit if state taxes are late

Who This Applies To

Minimum Employees: 1+

Official Filing Link

https://www.irs.gov/forms-pubs/about-form-940