(a) An eligible individual may elect to have federal income tax withheld from benefits. The commission shall withhold federal income taxes from the benefits of an individual who elects the withholding as provided by the Federal Unemployment Tax Act (26 U.S.C. § 3301 et seq.) and Section 303, Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. § 503).
(b) The commission may not withhold federal income tax from benefits as provided by this section until January 1, 1997.