USVI Payroll Resources
Practical guides on payroll compliance, BIR tax rules, wage law, and HR for U.S. Virgin Islands employers.
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- Employer Guides (9)
- HR & Compliance (3)
- Payroll Basics (3)
- USVI Tax Law (8)
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2026 USVI Payroll Tax Rates: FICA, Income Tax, and Unemployment Insurance
FICA Taxes (Federal — All USVI Employers) Per IRS Publication 15 (2026): Tax Employee Rate Employer Rate 2026 Wage Base Social Security 6.2% 6.2% $184,500 Medicare 1.45% 1.45% No limit Additional Medicare 0.9% (employee only)… Read more →
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The USVI Mirror Tax System Explained: What Every Employer Needs to Know
The USVI does not have its own separate income tax code. Instead, it uses a mirror system: the same tax laws, brackets, and rates as the U.S. Internal Revenue Code — but substituting “Virgin Islands”… Read more →
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What Is Payroll? A Plain-English Guide for USVI Business Owners
If you’ve just hired your first employee in the U.S. Virgin Islands, congratulations — and welcome to one of the most important (and often confusing) responsibilities of being an employer: payroll. Payroll isn’t just writing… Read more →