Employer payroll taxes
7.65% + FUTA/SUTA
Can You Write Off Employer Payroll Taxes?
Short answer: Yes: the employer share of Social Security, Medicare, FUTA, and state unemployment tax is deductible.
Amounts withheld from employees' pay aren't your expense.
Records to keep: Keep receipts or invoices, proof of payment, and a short note of the business purpose.
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Employer payroll taxes
7.65% + FUTA/SUTA
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Business Write-Off Questions
Yes: the employer share of Social Security, Medicare, FUTA, and state unemployment tax is deductible.
BizWriteOffs provides educational information only and is not tax, legal, or accounting advice. Deductibility depends on your specific facts and records. Consult a qualified tax professional.
Business justification
Yes: the employer share of Social Security, Medicare, FUTA, and state unemployment tax is deductible. Amounts withheld from employees' pay aren't your expense.
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