The State & Local Tax Guide
for Employers (2026)
Payroll taxes are taxes employers must calculate, withhold, and remit based on employee wages. These taxes fund programs like Social Security, Medicare, and unemployment insurance.
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Every State Has Different Rules. We Break Them Down for You.
Payroll taxes aren’t one-size-fits-all. Each state sets its own income tax rates, unemployment insurance requirements, and filing deadlines — and they change all the time. Whether you’re a first-time HR admin or a seasoned payroll pro, our state guides cut through the legal jargon so you can stay compliant with confidence.
Each guide covers what you actually need to know: what gets withheld from employee paychecks, what your company owes as the employer, and how Netchex makes sure none of it falls through the cracks.
State Income Tax Withholding
Learn each state’s tax brackets, filing statuses, and what to withhold from employee paychecks — explained in plain English.
Unemployment Insurance (SUI)
Understand your employer obligations, rate calculations, and how to stay current with state unemployment taxes.
Netchex Handles the Rest
See how our HCM platform automates calculations, filings, and remittances so your team can focus on people, not paperwork.
Find Your State’s Tax Guide
Click any state below to read its complete payroll tax overview.
Alabama Tax Guide for Employers (2026)
Alaska Tax Guide for Employers (2026)
Arizona Tax Guide for Employers (2026)
Arkansas Tax Guide for Employers (2026)
California Tax Guide for Employers (2026)
Colorado Tax Guide for Employers (2026)
Connecticut Tax Guide for Employers (2026)
Delaware Tax Guide for Employers (2026)
District of Columbia Tax Guide for Employers (2026)
Federal Payroll Tax Guide for Employers (2026)
Florida Tax Guide for Employers (2026)
Georgia Tax Guide for Employers (2026)
Hawaii Tax Guide for Employers (2026)
Idaho Tax Guide for Employers (2026)
Illinois Tax Guide for Employers (2026)
Indiana Tax Guide for Employers (2026)
Iowa Tax Guide for Employers (2026)
Kansas Tax Guide for Employers (2026)
Kentucky Tax Guide for Employers (2026)
Louisiana Tax Guide for Employers (2026)
Maine Tax Guide for Employers (2026)
Maryland Tax Guide for Employers (2026)
Massachusetts Tax Guide for Employers (2026)
Michigan Tax Guide for Employers (2026)
Minnesota Tax Guide for Employers (2026)
Mississippi Tax Guide for Employers (2026)
Missouri Tax Guide for Employers (2026)
Montana Tax Guide for Employers (2026)
Nebraska Tax Guide for Employers (2026)
Nevada Tax Guide for Employers (2026)
New Hampshire Tax Guide for Employers (2026)
New Jersey Tax Guide for Employers (2026)
New Mexico Tax Guide for Employers (2026)
New York Tax Guide for Employers (2026)
North Carolina Tax Guide for Employers (2026)
North Dakota Tax Guide for Employers (2026)
Ohio Tax Guide for Employers (2026)
Oklahoma Tax Guide for Employers (2026)
Oregon Tax Guide for Employers (2026)
Pennsylvania Tax Guide for Employers (2026)
Rhode Island Tax Guide for Employers (2026)
South Carolina Tax Guide for Employers (2026)
South Dakota Tax Guide for Employers (2026)
Tennessee Tax Guide for Employers (2026)
Texas Tax Guide for Employers (2026)
Utah Tax Guide for Employers (2026)
Vermont Tax Guide for Employers (2026)
Virginia Tax Guide for Employers (2026)
Washington Tax Guide for Employers (2026)
West Virginia Tax Guide for Employers (2026)
Wisconsin Tax Guide for Employers (2026)
Wyoming Tax Guide for Employers (2026)
Frequently Asked Questions
Employers are generally responsible for withholding state income tax (where applicable), paying state unemployment insurance (SUI) contributions, and in some states, contributing to paid leave programs. The specific requirements — rates, wage bases, and deadlines — vary by state.
Yes, in most cases. Remote employees are typically subject to the income tax rules of the state where they perform their work, not where your company is headquartered. Some states have reciprocity agreements that simplify this, but most require you to register and withhold in the state where the employee works.
SUI stands for State Unemployment Insurance. Employers pay SUI contributions into their state’s unemployment fund. New employer rates are typically set by the state; experienced employers receive an experience rating based on their history of former employees filing for unemployment benefits.
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Stay Compliant With Netchex
Netchex handles multi-state payroll tax withholding, registration, and filings automatically — so your team stays compliant without the manual work. See how Netchex manages payroll taxes across every state you operate in.