If you have an employee who is exempt from state unemployment insurance (SUI) tax, follow the steps in setting up an employee who is exempt from specific taxes. If you are not sure if an employee should be exempt from SUI tax, consult your financial advisor.
You must withhold and pay Social Security taxes for new employees who have already reached the yearly wage cap at another company. The employees recover any overpayments when they file their personal yearly tax returns.
In some states, directors and officers of corporations are exempt from State Unemployment Insurance (SUI). However, those who don't pay SUI usually have to pay Federal Unemployment Tax (FUTA) at a higher rate. Consult your financial advisor for more information.
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