Florida Payroll Tax Registration

Sep 24, 2026

If you are an employer in Florida who has recently hired an employee, you will need to register for payroll taxes with the Florida Department of Revenue. This registration process ensures that you are compliant with state tax laws and able to properly withhold and remit taxes on behalf of your employees.

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How Florida Payroll Registration Works

There are 2 payroll tax setup tasks you may need to complete in Florida to get your new hire on payroll for the first time. You can follow the guide below to help you get registered directly with the Florida agencies or use Mosey to do it.

Florida Reemployment Tax Setup for PLLC, Professional Corporation, LLP, LLC, Corporation

Employers are required to register for Reemployment Tax (Unemployment Insurance Tax) with the Florida Department of Revenue

File Business Tax Application
Apply for a reemployment tax account online by completing the Business Tax Application on the Department of Revenue website.
Configure Payroll with Your Reemployment Information
Provide your Reemployment Account Number and your assigned Reemployment Tax rate to your payroll provider.

Florida Reemployment Tax Setup for Corporation

Employers are required to register for Reemployment Tax (Unemployment Insurance Tax) with the Florida Department of Revenue.

File Business Tax Application
Apply for a reemployment tax account online by completing the Business Tax Application on the Department of Revenue website.
File Method of Payment Form
501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations who would like to opt for the reimbursable payment method must mail a completed Election of Nonprofit Organization Method of Payment (Form RT-28) to the Florida Department of Revenue, after receiving your Florida Reemployment Tax Account Number.
Configure Payroll with Your Reemployment Information
Provide your Reemployment Account Number and your assigned Reemployment Tax rate (or reimbursable status) to your payroll provider.

Florida's Payroll Registration Agencies

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