https://community.squareup.com/t5/Archived-Discussions-Read-Only/TWC-says-I-can-t-get-a-number-for-payroll-What-should-I-do/m-p/5432#M70432 <P><SPAN>We have seen this come up before with the TWC, it seems that some of the employees there are communicating that employers need to have sent a payroll to get a TWC number. However, that wouldn't make sense because you would need to withhold UI tax and know their rate for their first paycheck!</SPAN></P><P>&nbsp;</P><P><SPAN>You may choose to become a liable employer by communicating to the TWC that you are paying wages to a Texas employee and wish to become liable for unemployment tax. You can call the TWC at 512-463-2731 to become liable or if you have additional questions about registration. </SPAN></P><P>&nbsp;</P><P><SPAN>If you get denied a TWC Tax Account Number when applying online, you will need to go to the TWC website again, and re-apply with a new status report. Fill out all your business information and once you get to Question 27, you will click the checkmark to become liable/volunteer to become liable. The date you need to enter is January 1, 2016.</SPAN></P><P><BR /><SPAN>Visit our article on "Texas Employer Tax Information":<A href="https://squareup.com/help/us/en/article/5653" target="_blank">https://squareup.com/help/us/en/article/5653</A> for more information.”</SPAN></P> Wed, 25 May 2016 18:22:00 GMT Nicole 2016-05-25T18:22:00Z https://community.squareup.com/t5/Archived-Discussions-Read-Only/TWC-says-I-can-t-get-a-number-for-payroll-What-should-I-do/m-p/5429#M70431 <P>My business is based in Texas, and I use Square Payroll. The TWC says I can't get a number. What can I do to fix this?</P> Wed, 25 May 2016 18:18:05 GMT https://community.squareup.com/t5/Archived-Discussions-Read-Only/TWC-says-I-can-t-get-a-number-for-payroll-What-should-I-do/m-p/5429#M70431 Community-Team 2016-05-25T18:18:05Z https://community.squareup.com/t5/Archived-Discussions-Read-Only/TWC-says-I-can-t-get-a-number-for-payroll-What-should-I-do/m-p/5432#M70432 <P><SPAN>We have seen this come up before with the TWC, it seems that some of the employees there are communicating that employers need to have sent a payroll to get a TWC number. However, that wouldn't make sense because you would need to withhold UI tax and know their rate for their first paycheck!</SPAN></P><P>&nbsp;</P><P><SPAN>You may choose to become a liable employer by communicating to the TWC that you are paying wages to a Texas employee and wish to become liable for unemployment tax. You can call the TWC at 512-463-2731 to become liable or if you have additional questions about registration. </SPAN></P><P>&nbsp;</P><P><SPAN>If you get denied a TWC Tax Account Number when applying online, you will need to go to the TWC website again, and re-apply with a new status report. Fill out all your business information and once you get to Question 27, you will click the checkmark to become liable/volunteer to become liable. The date you need to enter is January 1, 2016.</SPAN></P><P><BR /><SPAN>Visit our article on "Texas Employer Tax Information":<A href="https://squareup.com/help/us/en/article/5653" target="_blank">https://squareup.com/help/us/en/article/5653</A> for more information.”</SPAN></P> Wed, 25 May 2016 18:22:00 GMT https://community.squareup.com/t5/Archived-Discussions-Read-Only/TWC-says-I-can-t-get-a-number-for-payroll-What-should-I-do/m-p/5432#M70432 Nicole 2016-05-25T18:22:00Z