(SUTA) is the acronym for State Unemployment Tax Authority. Do you ever wonder where the money comes from to pay jobless people unemployment benefits?

In most cases it comes from the state’s unemployment insurance program. SUTA is a form of payroll tax and each state requires employers to pay a SUTA for their workers.

Calculating SUTA Tax Rate

SUTA tax is determined by taking a percentage of a worker’s salary that is capped at a certain annual pay level. FUTA is the federal unemployment tax and not to be confused with SUTA. The tax rate for SUTA can vary from state to state since it is a state tax and can change at any time. As a matter of fact, some businesses relocate to a different state just for better SUTA rates.

Some employers’ think of SUTA as a tax but, really it’s an insurance program. The payout of unemployment insurance is also handled differently from state to state. Because of the variance of the program it is better for employers’ to consult tax experts for advice on SUTA tax rates.

Online Tax Preparation Software

If you are an employer and want to calculate your SUTA tax rate you can use the income tax return software at Turbo Tax Online. You will also find a tax calculator under the Tax Calculators & Tips tab located at the top of the home page.

When it comes to SUTA tax rates there really isn’t a safer way to calculate this because they vary from state to state, also they can and do change frequently. This is one area where it’s better to let the tax experts’ help you figure it out.

Business Tax Software

You do not need to know a thing about business taxes. The income tax software will customize itself to your type of business as it asks you questions. You will receive extra guidance to simplify tax preparation and to maximize tax savings. It’s really as simple as answering easy questions and let the tax software do all the hard work for you.

Helpful Tools to Save You Time

• Imports Your QuickBooks Data
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The SUTA tax rate is not a simple formula I can lay out in an easy to follow manner. Because every state is unique and has its own set of rules and laws you have to consult the experts who specialize in these tricky areas of taxation. You do not want to file a tax return with errors. Don’t risk an audit from the IRS.

Give TurboTax Online a try today to see how easy this will be for you by letting the tax professionals handle the changing tax laws and rates.