Find more information on the State Unemployment Tax Act (SUTA) Rules and Regulations. These laws were created for the mandated transfer of compensation experience, including tax rates, in partial business transfers.
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).
Employers use these forms for partial transfer of compensation experience of an identifiable and separate part of an organization, trade, or business from the previous owner to the new owner account.
The Wage Distribution Request for Joint Application for Partial Transfer of Compensation Experience (Form C-83) is used to separate compensation experience between a predecessor and a successor.
Learn about the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA). WIOA helps individuals who want careers to get employment, education, training, and support services to do well in the job market. WIOA also connects employers with the skilled workers they need to compete in the worldwide economy.
The Unemployment Tax program collects wage information and unemployment taxes from employers. The wage information determines the amount of unemployment benefits claimants may receive. Unemployment taxes are used to pay unemployment benefits.
Learn about the Extended Benefits Program (EB) that is only available during periods of high state or national unemployment. When Texas “triggers” on EB, you may be eligible for extended unemployment benefits if you have received all weeks of your regular benefits.
Learn the basics of unemployment benefits, including how the benefits are funded, how and when to apply, and the confidentiality of information you submit.
An overpayment is caused when TWC pays unemployment benefits that you were not eligible to receive. State law requires TWC to recover all unemployment benefits overpayments.