When does an employer stop deducting FUTA from an employee's earnings for the year?

The Federal Unemployment Tax Act (FUTA) mandates that employers contribute a specific percentage of an employee's wages towards unemployment insurance, but only up to a certain earnings threshold. The correct answer indicates that employers stop deducting FUTA from an employee’s earnings when those earnings reach $7,000 within a calendar year.

This means that once an employee earns $7,000, any additional earnings will not be subject to FUTA tax for that year. The purpose of this cap is to limit the amount of wages upon which the unemployment tax is collected, thus preventing excessive taxation on employees who earn above this threshold. Employers must keep accurate records to ensure compliance with FUTA regulations and to correctly compute payroll taxes. The specified cap helps articulate the balance between providing unemployment insurance funding and ensuring that taxation does not become overly burdensome for employees.

Understanding this limit is crucial for both employers and employees, as it affects payroll calculations and the overall tax burden.