Idaho Payroll Tax Registration

As an employer who recently hired an employee in Idaho, it is important to understand the process of payroll tax registration. This involves registering with the Idaho State Tax Commission to fulfill your obligations as an employer and ensure compliance with state payroll tax laws.

How Idaho Payroll Registration Works

There are 2 payroll tax setup tasks you may need to complete in Idaho 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 Idaho agencies or use Mosey to do it.

Idaho Withholding Tax Setup

If you plan to hire employees in Idaho, you are required to register with the Idaho State Tax Commission for a withholding tax account. Note: When registering a new business you can also register for Unemployment Insurance at the same time.

1. Create an Idaho Business Registration System Account

   Before submitting or updating an Idaho Business Registration, create an Idaho Business Registration System account if you haven't already done so. This is used to save progress in an existing application and add additional accounts later.

2. Submit the Idaho Business Registration Form

   Register as a new business and request a Withholding Account Number online by selecting "New Applicant" under "Purpose of Registration." Once you complete the form, you will see the list of permits and accounts needed, which will be requested when you submit the form.

3. Create an Idaho TAP Account

   Create an Idaho Taxpayer Access Point account if you haven't already done so. Payments for most taxes in Idaho can be made electronically using Idaho Taxpayer Access Point.

4. Configure Payroll with Your Withholding Account Number

   Your payroll provider needs your withholding account number and deposit schedule to remit taxes properly.

Idaho Unemployment Insurance Setup

If you have total wages of $1,500 or more in a calendar quarter in the current or preceding year you must register with the Idaho Department of Labor and pay Unemployment Insurance Tax. Note: When registering a new business you can also register for income tax withholding at the same time.

1. Create an Idaho Business Registration System Account

   Before submitting or updating your Idaho Business Registration, create an Idaho Business Registration System account if you haven't already done so. This is used to save progress in an existing application and add additional accounts later.

2. Submit Unemployment Insurance Registration Online

   Register as a new business and request an Unemployment Insurance account online by selecting "New Applicant" under "Purpose of Registration." Once you complete the form, you will see the list of permits and accounts needed, which will be requested when you submit the form.

3. Configure Payroll with Your Unemployment Insurance Account

   Submit your Unemployment Insurance Number and contribution rate to your payroll provider in order to remit taxes properly.