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FUTA (Federal Unemployment Tax Act) and SUTA (State Unemployment Tax Act) are employer-paid payroll taxes that fund unemployment insurance programs. These taxes provide temporary income to workers who lose their jobs through no fault of their own.
The FUTA tax rate is 6.0% on the first $7,000 of each employee's wages. However, employers who pay their state unemployment taxes on time receive a credit of up to 5.4%, reducing the effective FUTA rate to just 0.6%. This means the maximum FUTA tax per employee is typically $42 per year ($7,000 x 0.6%).
SUTA rates vary significantly by state and employer. New employers typically receive a standard rate (often 2.7%), while established employers have their rates adjusted based on their experience rating, which reflects their history of unemployment claims. Rates can range from under 1% to over 10% depending on claims history.
The wage base is the maximum amount of each employee's wages subject to unemployment tax. While the federal wage base is a fixed $7,000, state wage bases vary dramatically, from as low as $7,000 in some states to over $60,000 in others. Higher wage bases mean significantly higher SUTA costs per employee.
Employers can reduce their SUTA rates over time by minimizing layoffs and unemployment claims. Some states also offer voluntary contribution programs where employers can make additional payments to lower their rate. FUTA taxes are reported annually on Form 940, while SUTA filing requirements vary by state.