Get Answers Support Payroll Account Info (Payroll) Directory What are the employee and employer taxes? Last modified 9/16/2024 8:19:21 AM EST Both employers and employees are responsible for paying payroll taxes. Employee taxes are deducted from the employee’s gross wages, whereas employer taxes do not affect the employee’s gross wages. Here are the employee and employer payroll tax Employee Payroll Tax Social security tax Medicare tax Federal Income tax State Income tax Employer Payroll Tax Social security tax Medicare tax Federal Unemployment Tax State Unemployment Tax Other Local and State taxes Was this helpful? Yes No Related Questions What are deductions & reimbursements? What is a tipped employee? What is minimum wage? What is Gross pay? Go to Home Page Need more help? Get in touch with our dedicated support team Contact Us (704) 684-4751 support@taxbandits.com Sign Up for a FREE TaxBandits Account! The Smart CPA Choice Register Now Already have an account? Sign in