§ 31.3301-1 Persons liable for tax.

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Title 26 CFR: Internal Revenue › Chapter I: INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE, DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY › Part 31: EMPLOYMENT TAXES AND COLLECTION OF INCOME TAX AT SOURCE › Subpart D: Federal Unemployment Tax Act (Chapter 23, Internal Revenue Code of 1954) › § 31.3301-1: § 31.3301-1 Persons liable for tax.

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Every person who is an employer as defined in section 3306(a) (see § 31.3306(a)-1) is liable for the tax. Even if an employer is not subject to any State unemployment compensation law, he is nevertheless liable for the tax. However, if he is subject to such a State law, he may be entitled to certain credits against the tax (see §§ 31.3302(a)1 to 31.3302(c)-1, inclusive). For provisions relating to payment of the tax, see Subpart G of the regulations in this part.

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