Texas Unemployment Tax Rules

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Coverage: Same as under federal law.

Rates: 0.22% — 6.22% (2008); new employers pay a tax rate of 2.70% or the applicable industry average tax rate, whichever is higher

Taxable Wage Limit: $9,000 for 2008 and 2009

Employee Withholding: None

Administration:

Texas Workforce Commission
101 E. 15th St.
Austin, Texas 78778-0001
Telephone: (512) 463-2222