how much is employer futa
The current exception to this rule is employers in the state of California. The state of California owes money to the federal government, so as a result California employers must pay 1.8% for FUTA tax. FUTA tax is only assessed on the first $7,000 in wages for each employee. For California employers, this would result in $126 per employee ($7,000 times 0.018). For employers in the remaining 49 states, this would be $42 per employee ($7,000 times 0.006). For more information on FUTA tax rates and filing requirements, check out our full guide here.
These payroll taxes are an added expense over and above the expense of an employee's gross pay. The employer portion of payroll taxes includes the following: Social Security taxes (6.2 percent up to the annual maximum) Medicare taxes (1.45 percent of wages) Federal unemployment taxes (FUTA) State unemployment taxes (SUTA)