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Texas Workforce Commission Employer (Unemployment Tax) Account: Austin restaurant guide
Texas Workforce Commission
What it is
State unemployment tax registration that gives you a TWC tax account number for quarterly wage reports.
When a restaurant needs it
Within 10 days of first paying wages to an employee.
How to apply
Register online through TWC's Unemployment Tax Registration system.
Documents you’ll need
- EIN
- Entity details and owners/officers
- First payroll date
- Business address
Fee
No registration fee stated; quarterly unemployment tax applies
Processing time
Immediate account number online
Renewal
Quarterly wage reports and tax payments
Who files
Owner, officer or payroll provider.
Good to know
Also report new hires within 20 days and keep payroll records for four years.
Official source
TWC — responsibilities of a liable employer
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Last reviewed 2026-10-06. Guidance only, not legal advice.