New, NY Payroll Tax Registration

Apr 18, 2025

If you are an employer in New, New York, it is important to be aware of the local payroll tax requirements for businesses operating in the city. These requirements may include registering your business with the city and withholding a certain percentage of your employees' wages for local taxes.

How to Register for Payroll Tax in New

New York Metropolitan Commuter Transportation Mobility Tax (MCTMT) Setup for Corporation, LLC, LLP

The Metropolitan Commuter Transportation Mobility Tax (MCTMT) is a tax imposed on employers "doing business" within the Metropolitan Commuter Transportation District (MCTD) e.g., NYC and surrounding counties. If you have at least $312,500 in quarterly payroll from employees located in the MCTD, you are required to withhold and pay MCTMT. The MCTD is defined as Manhattan, Bronx, Brooklyn, Queens, Staten Island, Rockland, Nassau, Suffolk, Orange, Putnam, Dutchess, and Westchester counties.

  1. Determine if you Meet the Criteria for Paying MCTMT

    Mark "Done" if you have at least $312,500 in quarterly payroll from employees located in the Metropolitan Commuter Transportation District, or are otherwise required to withhold and pay MCTMT.

  2. Identify Employees that Qualify for MCTMT

    An employee is considered to be a covered employee if the employee's services are allocated to the Metropolitan Commuter Transportation District. New York State provides guidance on determining if an employees is a covered employee.

  3. Update Payroll Settings for Each Qualifying Employee

    Some payroll providers need to be told which employees are covered by MCTMT so they can remit payment and file returns.

Documents and Resources

Accounts Logins

New, NY Payroll Registration Agencies

Use Mosey to register for payroll accounts in New.

Register for payroll taxes with the state of New York

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