Unemployment Taxes

Does Procare update FUTA or SUTA (unemployment taxes)?

No. Annual changes to FUTA and SUTA are made manually because the rates can vary depending on your situation.

1. Log on to Procare as System Supervisor.

2. From the Procare Home screen go to Configuration > System > Locations & Users > Regions & Schools.

Federal Unemployment (FUTA)

FUTA is set at the region level. Select your Region, then click Set Options. Choose the Payroll section (left side) and change the FUTA settings as needed.

You may store settings for 2 years at a time. Change the oldest year (like 2018) to the current year (like 2020). Be sure the wage base(s) and rate(s) are correct. They may change from year to year. The image below is only an example.

State Unemployment (SUTA)

SUTA is set separately for each individual school. Choose your School (instead of the Region), then click Set Options. Choose the Payroll section (left side) and change the SUTA settings as needed. You may store settings for 2 years at a time. Change the oldest year (like 2018) to the current year (like 2020). Be sure the wage base(s) and rate(s) are correct.

For more information, see: FUTA & SUTA Settings.

How do I exempt owners (exclude them) from SUTA?

In some states, owners may be exempt from paying SUTA on their own earnings.

1. On the Employee Standard Withholdings screen add SUTA as a new withholding. See: Employee Withholdings

2. Mark the “exclude” box for SUTA.
   

3. Click Save > Exit.