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.
The JET program provides grants to buy and install equipment for career and technical education (CTE) courses. These courses must lead to a license, certificate or post-secondary degree in a high-demand occupation. The JET Advisory Board meets every quarter to review received applications.
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.