How do I register Texas income and unemployment tax on my own?

Last modified 11/27/2024 12:03:06 PM EST

Texas has unemployment insurance, and it must be registered with the Texas state. However, Texas has no state income tax. Here are the tax agencies to report unemployment insurance

Tax Agency

Texas Workforce Commission (TWC) - Unemployment tax

Register for TX Unemployment Insurance 

To report unemployment insurance, you must register with the Texas Workforce Commission (TWC). Make sure you have all this information before registering.

• Federal Employer Identification Number(FEIN)

• ID from the Secretary of State

• Business contact’s email

• The mailing address for the business

• Trade name and addresses for all Texas business locations

• SSN and address of owners, partners, or other officers.

• Payroll information

• Description of business activity or products.

Once you have all the essential information ready, register through the TWC website and get your TWC tax account number instantly. If you need help for registering, call the agency at (512) 463-2699.

Minimum wage rate for Texas

The minimum wage rate for Texas is the same as the federal minimum wage rate. 

UI wage rate

UI taxes are used to provide benefits for the unemployed who have lost their job with no fault on them.

Applicable taxes

Here are the taxes that are applicable for Texas employees and employers

• Employer taxes

  • Texas State Unemployment Tax

• Employee & Local taxes

  • Texas does not require employees and local taxes.

More Information

To gather more information about Texas state tax, check out the Texas Workforce Commission.