# 26 CFR § 31.3301-3: Rate and computation of tax

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-26-31.3301-3

## Section

- **Citation:** 26 CFR § 31.3301-3
- **Heading:** Rate and computation of tax
- **Jurisdiction:** Federal
- **Kind:** Regulations
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** September 22, 2026
- **Source:** Publisher's official text
- **Location:** Title 26—Internal Revenue > CHAPTER I—INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE, DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY > SUBCHAPTER C—EMPLOYMENT TAXES AND COLLECTION OF INCOME TAX AT SOURCE > PART 31—EMPLOYMENT TAXES AND COLLECTION OF INCOME TAX AT SOURCE > Subpart D—Federal Unemployment Tax Act (Chapter 23, Internal Revenue Code of 1954)

## Text

(a) The rates of tax with respect to wages paid in calendar years after 1954 are as follows:
Percent
In the calendar years 1955 to 1960, both inclusive
3
In the calendar year 1961
3.1
In the calendar year 1962
3.5
In the calendar year 1963
3.35
In the calendar year 1964 and subsequent calendar years
3.1
(b) The tax is computed by applying to the wages paid in a calendar year, with respect to employment after December 31, 1938, the rate in effect at the time the wages are paid.
[T.D. 6658, 28 FR 6632, June 27, 1963]

## Nearby sections

- [26 CFR § 31.0-1 § 31.0-1 Introduction.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-26-31.0-1.md)
- [26 CFR § 31.0-2 § 31.0-2 General definitions and use of terms.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-26-31.0-2.md)
- [26 CFR § 31.0-3 § 31.0-3 Scope of regulations.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-26-31.0-3.md)
- [26 CFR § 31.0-4 § 31.0-4 Extent to which the regulations in this part supersede prior regulations.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-26-31.0-4.md)
- [26 CFR § 31.3301-1 § 31.3301-1 Persons liable for tax.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-26-31.3301-1.md)
- [26 CFR § 31.3301-2 § 31.3301-2 Measure of tax.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-26-31.3301-2.md)
- [26 CFR § 31.3301-3 § 31.3301-3 Rate and computation of tax.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-26-31.3301-3.md)
- [26 CFR § 31.3301-4 § 31.3301-4 When wages are paid.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-26-31.3301-4.md)
- [26 CFR § 31.3302(a)-1 § 31.3302(a)-1 Credit against tax for contributions paid.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-26-31.3302(a)-1.md)
- [26 CFR § 31.3302(a)-2 § 31.3302(a)-2 Refund of State contributions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-26-31.3302(a)-2.md)
- [26 CFR § 31.3302(a)-3 § 31.3302(a)-3 Proof of credit under section 3302(a).](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-26-31.3302(a)-3.md)
- [26 CFR § 31.3302(b)-1 § 31.3302(b)-1 Additional credit against tax.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-26-31.3302(b)-1.md)
- [26 CFR § 31.3302(b)-2 § 31.3302(b)-2 Proof of additional credit under section 3302(b).](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-26-31.3302(b)-2.md)
- [26 CFR § 31.3302(c)-1 § 31.3302(c)-1 Limit on total credits.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-26-31.3302(c)-1.md)

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