This page presents basic information about Texas unemployment taxes including which employers must pay. It also has the definitions of employment and wages according to the Texas Unemployment Compensation Act (TUCA).
Find links to Workforce program guides that provide information and policy guidance about programs administered by the Texas Workforce Commission.
Find information on how to respond to TWC employer notices, including a Notice of Application for Unemployment Benefits, Earnings Verification request and Notice of Maximum Potential Chargeback.
The Mass Claims program streamlines the unemployment benefit claims process for employers faced with either temporary or permanent layoffs. Employers can submit basic worker information on behalf of their employees to initiate claims for unemployment benefits.
Learn how to register for a TWC tax account on TWC's Unemployment Tax Registration (UTR) system. Learn who can use UTR and what information is required to register.
TWC partners with public junior colleges, public state colleges or public technical colleges under an agreement with school districts across the state to expand dual credit and career and technical education programs through the use of Skills Development Funds and other resources.
An employer’s tax rate determines how much the employer pays in state Unemployment Insurance (UI) taxes.
Unemployment benefits are taxable income and are subject to both Federal Income Tax and State Income Tax where applicable. Each January, TWC mails IRS Form 1099-G to all claimants who were paid benefits in the previous tax year. You can also get your 1099-G information online or by phone.
Find resources on career schools and colleges’ responsibilities and tasks to make sure they follow the laws and rules for the Career Schools and Colleges.
Find information about scams involving TWC programs. When TWC finds out about a scam, a summary of that scam is posted on this page.