diff --git a/l10n_us_hr_payroll/models/state/general.py b/l10n_us_hr_payroll/models/state/general.py
index 44d2aeb5..8979782f 100644
--- a/l10n_us_hr_payroll/models/state/general.py
+++ b/l10n_us_hr_payroll/models/state/general.py
@@ -102,7 +102,6 @@ def general_state_unemployment(payslip, categories, worked_days, inputs, wage_ba
 
     ytd_wage = suta_wage_ytd(payslip, categories)
 
-    wage = categories.GROSS + categories.DED_FUTA_EXEMPT
     return _general_rate(payslip, wage, ytd_wage, wage_base=wage_base, wage_start=wage_start, rate=rate)