There are several responsibilities to both the state and federal governments that must be met when hiring employees. This list of responsibilities may apply for a start-up or existing business owner. These taxes are withheld from each employee s wage and paid to the appropriate taxing agency. Employers are required to pay a portion of the Social Security tax for the employee.
Some cities levy a city income tax.
Contact the local City Treasurer s Office for further information. The employer pays unemployment taxes. No deductions can be made from an employee s wage to cover these taxes. No deduction can be made from an employee s wage to cover these taxes. All employers that regularly employ three or more part-time employees at one time, or employ one or more persons for at least 35 hours per week for 13 weeks during the preceding 52 weeks, are required to have workers compensation insurance.