Employers are required to report Unemployment Insurance (UI) wages and pay quarterly UI taxes electronically. Learn about your payment options for paying unemployment taxes.
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).
Unemployment Benefits is an employer-paid program that provides temporary, partial income replacement to eligible workers who lost their job or are working reduced hours through no fault of their own.
An employer’s tax rate determines how much the employer pays in state Unemployment Insurance (UI) taxes.
Overview of the unemployment benefits law and process for employers
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.
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.
Find our unemployment benefits contact information for Employers.
This page is to include information about the new unemployment tax system.