Employers incur operating costs for which payroll taxes?

Besides salaries and wages earned by employees, employers incur costs for various payroll taxes, including the employer's share of Social Security and Medicare, workers' compensation premiums and unemployment insurance.

Often they also incur costs for certain employee benefits, including health insurance and post-retirement benefits. All in all, additional payroll related costs can amount to 30% to 40% of wages and salaries. Call 888-924-1776 for more information about payroll related operating costs.