How to calculate payroll taxes for your small business in 2026

Описание: Wondering how to calculate payroll taxes for your small business? This video breaks down how to figure out payroll taxes step-by-step; from gross pay and withholdings to FICA, FUTA, and SUTA. Learn how to stay compliant, pay your employees accurately, and avoid common payroll mistakes that could cost your business money.

0:00 – My first payroll surprise
0:21 – How to calculate payroll taxes
0:40 – Payroll tax formula
0:50 – What are tax rates?
1:09 – Step 1: Gather employee information
1:32 – Step 2: Calculate gross pay
2:00 – Step 3: Determine withholding taxes (federal income + FICA)
2:37 – Step 4: Consider state and local payroll taxes
2:51 – Step 5: Understand employer-only taxes (FUTA and SUTA)
3:24 – Payroll tax schedule
3:33 – Step 6: Review and file payroll taxes
3:41 – QuickBooks Payroll: Trusted payroll from payday to tax time

In this video, small business owner and UGC Mama Founder Audrey walks through how to calculate payroll taxes for small businesses — from understanding FICA, FUTA, and SUTA to knowing what you’re responsible for as both an employer and a business owner.

By the end, you’ll know:
• What’s included in payroll taxes
• The payroll tax formula
• When to file and pay
• Why payroll software like Intuit QuickBooks Payroll makes it easier to stay compliant and confident

Watch the video to learn how to manage and calculate payroll taxes the right way. Then, check out these helpful QuickBooks payroll tax resources:

• Payroll taxes: What they are, who pays, and how to calculate: https://intuit.me/4bPrkMV
• What is FUTA tax? Rates, who pays, and how to calculate: https://intuit.me/45v6Nt7
• Payroll services cost: The definitive small business guide: https://intuit.me/49IJoFK

No matter the size of your business or what stage you’re at in your journey, QuickBooks gives you the tools and expert resources to run and grow your business with confidence. Explore more to see how QuickBooks empowers business owners like you.

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