Special Taxes - Summary Table

Table updated as of 2026

This reference table provides current rates, wage ceilings, and official resources for all state-specific payroll taxes supported in ProPay.

State Tax Reference Table

State/Website Tax Type Rate Wage Ceiling
Colorado
https://famli.colorado.gov/employers
Paid Family Leave Employer: 0.45% (only employers with 10+ employees)
Employee: 0.45%
$184,500
Connecticut
https://www.ctpaidleave.org/how-ct-paid-leave-works/contributions
Paid Family Leave 0.5% employees $184,500
Washington
https://paidleave.wa.gov/updates/
PFML Employers: 28.57% of total premium
Employees: 71.43% of total premium

Businesses with fewer than 50 employees are exempt from employer portion.

Employee: 1.13% × 71.43% = 0.808%
Employer: 1.13% × 28.57% = 0.323%
$184,500
Washington
https://wacaresfund.wa.gov/how-it-works
WA Cares Employers must collect $0.58 per $100 of earnings for employees whose work is localized in Washington. None
Oregon
https://paidleave.oregon.gov/employers-overview/
Paid Leave 1% of employee wages

Set up in local taxes:
Employee: 0.60%
Employer: 0.40%
Total: 1.00%
$184,500
Massachusetts
https://www.mass.gov/topics/paid-family-and-medical-leave-in-massachusetts
PFL Set up in local taxes:
Employee: 0.46%
Employer: 0.42%
Total: 0.88%
$184,500
Massachusetts
https://www.mass.gov/info-details/learn-about-the-employer-medical-assistance-contribution-emac
EMAC Percentage based on years employer has been in business
Set up on Page 3 of Employer Setup in SDI rate
$15,000
Washington
https://www.lni.wa.gov/
L & I Employer: Set up via WC setup in ProPay for Washington L & I
Employee: Set up via Local Taxes
None
Oregon
https://www.oregon.gov/dor/programs/businesses/pages/statewide-transit-tax.aspx
Statewide Transit Tax 0.1% (0.001) withheld from residents and non-residents working in OR

2026 Note: Rate scheduled to increase to 0.2% but paused pending voter referendum. Continue withholding at 0.1% until further Oregon DOR notice.
None
Oregon
https://www.oregon.gov/dcbs/wbf/pages/index.aspx
WBF Employers: 0.9 cents per hour employee works
Employees: 0.9 cents per hour employee works
None
New Mexico
https://www.tax.newmexico.gov/businesses/workers-compensation/
Workers Comp Employer: $2.55 per employee working on last day of quarter
Employee: $2.25 for employees working on last day of quarter
None
New York
https://www.wcb.ny.gov/content/main/DisabilityBenefits/employee-disability-benefits.jsp#cost
State Disability Insurance 0.5% of employee wages, maximum $0.60 per week None
California
https://edd.ca.gov/siteassets/files/pdf_pub_ctr/de44.pdf
SDI 1.3% for 2026 (employee-paid) None
Oregon - Lane
https://www.oregon.gov/dor/programs/businesses/pages/lane-county-transit-district-payroll-tax.aspx

Oregon - TriMet
https://www.oregon.gov/dor/programs/businesses/pages/trimet-transit.aspx
Transit District Taxes Lane Transit: 0.0080
TriMet: 0.008237

Employer taxes
None
New York
https://paidfamilyleave.ny.gov/cost
PFL Employees contribute 0.432% of gross wages per pay period Maximum annual contribution: $411.91
New York Metropolitan Commuter Tax Only applies if quarterly payroll expense exceeds $312,500 for employees in the MCTD

Zone 1 Rates:
• $0 - $375,000: 0.11% (0.0011)
• $375,000 - $437,500: 0.23% (0.0023)
• Over $437,500: 0.60% (0.0060)

Zone 2 Rates:
• $0 - $375,000: 0.11% (0.0011)
• $375,000 - $437,500: 0.23% (0.0023)
• Over $437,500: 0.34% (0.0034)
None
Hawaii
https://labor.hawaii.gov/dcd/files/2025/12/2026-Maximum-Weekly-Wage-Base.pdf
https://labor.hawaii.gov/dcd/home/about-tdi/
TDI Employee contribution cannot exceed 0.5% of weekly wages, maximum $7.50 per week Weekly wage base: $1,500.21
Rhode Island
https://dlt.ri.gov/employers/employer-tax-unit
TDI and JDF JDF: Employers pay 0.29% (0.21% HRIC + 0.08% JD adjustment)
TDI: 1.1%
JDF: $29,800
TDI: $100,000

Using This Table

This summary table provides quick reference to 2026 rates and requirements. For detailed setup instructions:

  • Refer to individual state tax topics in this section
  • Visit the official state websites listed for current information
  • Contact Paysoft support if you need assistance with configuration

Important: Tax rates and wage ceilings change annually. Always verify current rates with official state sources before processing payroll.

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