Employment Tax Jobs in Virginia

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Payroll Tax Specialist

Aleut Federal•Reston, VA, 20191 …$75k – $85k
Posted 30+ days ago

About this market

Market context

Virginia Employment Tax encompasses the state-level tax obligations related to employment, primarily focusing on unemployment insurance taxes and income tax withholding for employees working within the Commonwealth. It involves compliance with Virginia's tax codes regarding wages, salaries, and specific benefits paid to employees.

In Virginia, employers are responsible for withholding state income tax from employee wages and remitting it to the Virginia Department of Taxation (VA Tax). Employers must also pay Virginia Unemployment Insurance (UI) taxes to the Virginia Employment Commission (VEC) on the first $8,000 of wages paid to each employee annually; rates vary based on employer experience and industry, ranging from 0.23% to 6.23% for calendar year 2024. New employers typically pay a higher rate for a set period. Quarterly filings are generally required for both withholding (Form VA-5) and unemployment taxes (Form VEC-FC-21/20).

What's driving demand

  • Economic Growth & Workforce Expansion
  • Regulatory Changes in Virginia Tax Code
  • Increased Audits and Enforcement by VA Dept of Taxation & VEC
  • Businesses Expanding into Virginia

Regulatory timeline

  • 2023-12-112024 Virginia Unemployment Insurance Tax Rates IssuedFinal
    source
  • 2023-01-01Virginia Withholding Tax Changes for Tax Year 2023Final
    source

Credentials that matter

  • Certified Payroll Professional (CPP)essential
  • Virginia Employer Account Number (Not a credential, but essential)nice to have
  • Enrolled Agent (EA)valued
  • Certified Public Accountant (CPA)essential

Skills & tools

Virginia Tax Code ResearchPayroll Software (e.g., ADP, Paychex, QuickBooks Payroll)VEC Employer Self-Service PortalVA Tax Business Online ServicesEmployee vs. Independent Contractor ClassificationMulti-state Payroll ComplianceFringe Benefit Reporting

Frequently asked

What is employment tax in Virginia?
Virginia Employment Tax encompasses the state-level tax obligations related to employment, primarily focusing on unemployment insurance taxes and income tax withholding for employees working within the Commonwealth. It involves compliance with Virginia's tax codes regarding wages, salaries, and specific benefits paid to employees.
How does employment tax work in Virginia?
In Virginia, employers are responsible for withholding state income tax from employee wages and remitting it to the Virginia Department of Taxation (VA Tax). Employers must also pay Virginia Unemployment Insurance (UI) taxes to the Virginia Employment Commission (VEC) on the first $8,000 of wages paid to each employee annually; rates vary based on employer experience and industry, ranging from 0.23% to 6.23% for calendar year 2024. New employers typically pay a higher rate for a set period. Quarterly filings are generally required for both withholding (Form VA-5) and unemployment taxes (Form VEC-FC-21/20).
What credentials matter for Virginia Employment Tax roles?
Employers most often look for: Certified Payroll Professional (CPP), Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Enrolled Agent (EA), Virginia Employer Account Number (Not a credential, but essential).
Which tools and systems appear in Virginia Employment Tax job specs?
Commonly cited: Virginia Tax Code Research, Payroll Software (e.g., ADP, Paychex, QuickBooks Payroll), VEC Employer Self-Service Portal, VA Tax Business Online Services, Employee vs. Independent Contractor Classification, Multi-state Payroll Compliance, Fringe Benefit Reporting.
How many Virginia Employment Tax roles are live right now?
1 live role on taxjobs.ai.