QBO sent instructions telling us to change the Uneem ins. rt.

I'm here to share further details about that update, jthomas1234.

The Texas Workforce Commission delayed the setting of the employer’s unemployment insurance tax rates to allow for more time for the continuing economic recovery to play out. They've also added Obligation Assessment for 2021 at .03%.

If you're QuickBooks Online Payroll Core, Premium, or Elite, I'd recommend contacting our Payroll Support Team. They can help you update your SUI rate and answer your additional questions about the new tax update. Here's how:

1. Go to the Help icon.
2. Select Talk to a human.
3. Enter "Talk to a human" again in the search bar.
4. Choose I still need a human, then click Contact us.
5. Select Get a callback or Send a message to start a conversation.

Although, you can follow these steps in updating your SUI rate. Here's how to do it in Payroll Core, Premium, and Elite:

1. Go to the Gear icon, then choose Payroll settings.
2. Next to the state you want to update, click the Edit icon.
3. In the State Unemployment Insurance (SUI) Setup section, select Change or add new rate.
4. Leave the OA field blank, then add the OA rate of 0.03% onto the UI rate.
5. Enter its effective date, then hit OK to save the changes.
6. If you have already created paychecks with the wrong rate, or need to correct a prior quarter rate, you'll have to contact us.

For QuickBooks Online Payroll Enhanced:

1. Go to the Gear icon.
2. Choose Payroll settings, then select State Taxes.
3. In the State Unemployment Insurance (SUI) Setup section, click Change or add new rate.
4. Leave the OA field blank, then add the OA rate of 0.03% onto the UI rate.
5. Enter its effective date, then hit OK to save the changes.
6. If you have already created paychecks with the wrong rate, the program will retroactively adjust your paychecks to correct your tax liability. 

Lastly, here's an article that you can read to know how Quickbooks calculates the SUI rate and learn how to check it in your account: Find your State Unemployment Insurance (SUI) rate.

Drop me a comment below if you have any other concerns or follow-up questions about taxes. I'll be around to help.

Hi jthomas1234,

Hope you’re doing great. I wanted to see how everything is going about your concern. Were you able to update your SUI rate? Do you need any additional help or clarification? If you do, just let me know. I’d be happy to help you at anytime.

Looking forward to your reply. Have a pleasant day ahead!

as of July 26, 2021 I am still not able to change by Obligation Assessment Rate to .03% in intuit payroll state tax set up.  The due date is July 30, 2021 for these taxes.  Do you know when Intuit is going to update the TEXAS Obligation Assessment Rate choices?  Only choice in drop down menu is 0.0%.

I'm here to ensure you'll meet your tax deadlines, Becky.

We currently don't have an update  as to when Texas Obligation Assessment Rate will  get updated. I suggest that you reach our Customer Support Team to further assist you in a secure way. Here's how to contact them. 

1. Click the Help menu in the upper-right-hand corner.
2. Type in "Talk to a human", then press Enter.
3. Look for I still need a human and click on it.
4. Click Get help from a human or Contact Support Team.
5. Select between Send a message, Schedule an appointment, or Get a callback.

To make sure you get prioritized on your concern. Please check out our support hours and contact us at a time convenient: Support hours and types.

Feel free to read through these handy articles for additional resources:

• Tax deadlines and important quarterly and year-end dates
• Find your State Unemployment Insurance (SUI) rate.

Just leave me a message if you have other concerns with your taxes. I'm here anytime to help you out. Take care.