Managing Unemployment Insurance Tax Rates for Employers

An employer’s tax rate determines the amount they pay in state Unemployment Insurance (UI) taxes. The Texas Workforce Commission calculates the UI tax owed by multiplying the taxable wages by the employer’s tax rate. There’s a maximum limit on taxable wages per employee per calendar year, currently set at $9,000 by statute.

How to Find Tax Rate

Employers can view their tax rates and obtain copies of tax rate notices using Unemployment Tax Services (UTS).

To view tax rates:

Log into the UTS System.
Select the Account Info tab at the top of the page.
Select the Tax Rate Summary link on the Quick Links menu to view your tax rate information for the last several years.

To obtain a copy of tax rate notices:

Log into the UTS System.
Select eCorres tab at the top of the page.
Select View PDF on the Action column for the Rate Notice needed.

If an employer cannot obtain a copy of their tax rate notice on UTS:

Submit a Contact Request. From the employer menu, select:
- Reason for Contact: Employer Tax Account Actions/Issues
- Select Request Employer Tax Rate Statements

How to Lower Tax Rate

Keep the tax account’s mailing and email address up to date. To confirm the mailing address, log onto UTS. Select the Account Info tab. On the Quick Links menu, select the Update Address option. Save any changes. To update the email address, select My Profile in the top right-hand corner. Submit any updates.
Pay all outstanding taxes by October 31st. The taxable wages reported can be used to offset chargebacks only if the corresponding taxes have been paid.
Respond to Employer Notices regarding unemployment benefits promptly.
Make Voluntary Contributions before the deadline to reduce next year’s tax rate.
Report new hires and unemployment benefits fraud immediately to help avoid claimant overpayments and fraud.

If you have any questions regarding Unemployment Insurance tax rates, reach out to your designated tax professional.