What is the maximum amount of federal unemployment taxes an employer will pay per worker in a given year?
The amount of federal unemployment tax (FUTA) paid by an employer depends on the amount (if any) of state unemployment taxes paid.
Generally, FUTA is calculated at 6.2% on the first $7,000 of wages. Thus, the maximum FUTA per employee, per year is $434. However, if you have paid your full state unemployment Tax Liability prior to filing Form 940 (i.e. FUTA form), then you may take a credit equal to 5.4% of taxable wages. Thus, if all state unemployment taxes have been paid, the maximum FUTA payment is 0.8% of wages (i.e. up to $7,000) or $56.
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