26 C.F.R. § 31.3111-3 When employer tax attaches.
Title 26 - Internal Revenue
The employer tax attaches at the time that the wages are paid by the employer. For provisions relating to the time of such payment, see §31.3121(a)–2.
Title 26: Internal Revenue
PART 31—EMPLOYMENT TAXES AND COLLECTION OF INCOME TAX AT SOURCE
Subpart B—Federal Insurance Contributions Act (Chapter 21, Internal Revenue Code of 1954)
Tax on Employers
§ 31.3111-3 When employer tax attaches.