What is the minimum FUTA tax an employer must pay for an employee's first $9,000 of earnings?

The Federal Unemployment Tax Act (FUTA) requires employers to pay a specific tax rate on the first $7,000 of an employee's earnings. As of 2023, the standard FUTA tax rate is 6.0%. To find the tax owed for an employee's first $9,000 of earnings, you would calculate the tax on just the first $7,000, since that is the taxable wage base for FUTA.

Calculating the minimum FUTA tax involves multiplying $7,000 by the 6.0% rate:

$7,000 x 0.06 = $420.

This amount can be reduced by any credits that an employer might qualify for, such as a credit for state unemployment taxes paid. However, the calculation provided here pertains to the minimum obligation under FUTA based on the taxable wage base. Consequently, the calculation for the first $9,000 using the applicable formula leads to a total of $420, which suggests a minimum FUTA contribution by the employer.

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