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Practical, specific resources for Texas employers, covering all layers of payroll tax, compliance requirements, and state-specific mandates.
Pacific Data Services files 1099-NEC and 1099-MISC forms for Texas businesses and all 50 states: accurate, on time, fully managed. Get a quote today.
Complete 2026 ACA employer mandate guide for Texas businesses: ALE thresholds, penalty amounts, affordability rules, and Form 1095-C filing deadlines.
An honest comparison of Gusto, QuickBooks Payroll, Paychex, and ADP for Texas small businesses: real strengths, weaknesses, and who each fits best.
Ten costly payroll mistakes small businesses in Texas make — misclassifying workers, missed deposits, bad overtime math — and how to fix each one.
How to use EFTPS for federal payroll tax deposits: enrollment steps, monthly vs. semi-weekly schedules, payment deadlines, and penalties for late deposits.
Seven employee handbook payroll policy gaps that create wage claim exposure for Texas employers, with sample language for pay, overtime, and PTO.
Learn the federal 20-day new hire reporting deadline, what to report, how to file it, and the penalties Texas employers face for missing the deadline.
Complete breakdown of federal payroll taxes for 2026: FICA (Social Security, Medicare), FUTA, and income tax withholding, with exact rates and wage bases.
Plain-English FLSA guide for employers: coverage rules, $7.25 minimum wage, 40-hour overtime, exemption tests, child labor limits, and recordkeeping rules.
A plain-English guide to IRS Form 941: who must file, what gets reported, 2026 tax rates, quarterly deadlines, how to calculate what you owe, and penalties.
A complete step-by-step checklist for setting up payroll as a new Texas employer: EIN, state registration, withholding, employee forms, and first payroll.
Federal FLSA overtime rules for 2026: the 1.5x rate, workweek definition, exempt salary threshold, and common overtime mistakes Texas employers make.
A quarter-by-quarter, year-end, new-hire, and termination payroll compliance checklist for Texas employers: every federal deadline, with exact dates.
Complete payroll recordkeeping guide for Texas employers — FLSA, IRS, and typical state retention periods for pay records, time cards, W-2s, and I-9s.
How federal payroll tax deposit schedules work in 2026: the lookback period, monthly vs. semi-weekly rules, the $100,000 next-day rule, and EFTPS penalties.
The One Big Beautiful Bill adds federal deductions for tips (up to $25,000) and overtime pay (up to $12,500). What Texas employers must know for 2026.
Understand federal IRS rules for classifying W-2 employees vs. 1099 contractors in Texas, covering misclassification penalties and when each applies.
How to run payroll in Texas: getting an EIN, TWC registration, SUI reporting, Texas Payday Law, deposits, and year-end W-2 filing for employers.
Complete guide to Texas minimum wage for 2026. Texas follows the federal $7.25/hr rate with no state increase since 2009. Tipped minimum wage, tip credit rules, local preemption, overtime, and salary exemption thresholds explained.
How to register as a new employer in Texas: federal EIN, TWC unemployment tax account, new hire reporting, and workers' comp options.
Complete guide to the Texas Payday Law for 2026. Pay frequency requirements, timing rules, final paycheck deadlines for termination and resignation, TWC wage claims, pay stub practices, direct deposit rules, and penalties.
Complete Texas payroll compliance guide for 2026 — SUI rates, payday laws, final paycheck rules, workers' comp, TWC registration, and compliance calendar. Written for TX employers.
Complete guide to Texas payroll taxes for employers in 2026 — no state income tax, FICA rates, FUTA, Texas SUI via TWC, wage bases, filing schedules, and compliance tips.
Texas SUI rates for 2026 explained — new employer rate of 2.7%, experienced employer range of 0.23%-6.23%, $9,000 wage base, experience rating, replenishment tax, and how to lower your rate.
Step-by-step guide to registering with the Texas Workforce Commission (TWC) as a new employer — when to register, how to do it online, quarterly C-3 wage reports, deadlines, and penalties.
Complete guide to Texas workers' compensation for 2026. Texas is the only state where workers' comp is optional. Subscriber vs. non-subscriber status, legal consequences, notice requirements, premium calculation, payroll reporting, and general contractor requirements.
Official Texas payroll agency directory for employers: tax registration, unemployment insurance, new-hire reporting, and wage-and-hour contacts in one place.
This article is for general informational purposes only and does not constitute legal, tax, or professional advice. Employment laws, tax regulations, and compliance requirements change frequently. The information on this page reflects our understanding as of the date noted above and may not reflect recent changes in federal or state law. Do not act or refrain from acting based solely on the information in this article. Always consult a qualified attorney, CPA, or HR professional familiar with your state's laws before making payroll or compliance decisions for your business.