Setting Up the Texas Unemployment ID in Payroll Relief

Overview

Before unemployment e-filing access can be requested for a Texas client, the Texas Workforce Commission (TWC) Unemployment ID must be entered in Payroll Relief and the UI E-File registration must be enabled. This article walks through the steps to complete the setup.

Prerequisites

  • The client must have a TWC Unemployment Account number available in the correct format: 12-345678-9 or 123456789.
  • A system administrator must be set up for the client with the TWC.

How to Enter the Texas Unemployment ID

  1. Click the Gear icon and navigate to Employer > Tax Information.
  2. Under State Tax Policies, change the state to Texas.
  3. Enter the Unemployment Account number, making sure it follows the correct format: 12-345678-9 or 123456789.
  4. Click Save.

How to Enable UI E-File Registration

  1. Click the Gear icon and navigate to E-Services > Taxes > Texas.
  2. Check the box for Registered For UI E-File.
  3. Click Save.

Once both steps are complete, unemployment e-filing access can be requested on behalf of the client.

Key Takeaways

  • The Unemployment Account number must be entered in the exact format of 12-345678-9 or 123456789 for the system to accept it.
  • Both the Tax Information entry and the UI E-File registration must be completed before access can be requested.
  • A system administrator must be established for the client with the TWC prior to setup.