Illinois Payroll Tax Registration
As an employer who has recently hired someone in Illinois, it is important to understand the process of payroll tax registration in the state. This involves registering with the Illinois Department of Revenue to ensure compliance with state tax laws and facilitate the withholding and remittance of payroll taxes on behalf of your employees.
How Illinois Payroll Registration Works
There are 2 payroll tax setup tasks you may need to complete in Illinois 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 Illinois agencies or use Mosey to do it.
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Illinois Withholding Tax Setup
If you have employees in Illinois, you are required to register for a withholding account with the Department of Revenue by filing the Illinois Business Registration Application (Form REG-1). Note: When registering a new business you can also register for Unemployment Insurance at the same time.
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Create a MyTax Illinois Account
Create a MyTax Illinois account to be able to register your business and remit taxes if you haven't already done so.
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File the New Business Registration Application
Register as a new employer using the New Business Registration application (Form REG-1) on MyTax Illinois. This will create a withholding account with the Department of Revenue. Alternatively you can file forms REG-1 and UI-1 together by mail.
Illinois Unemployment Insurance Setup
Within 30 days of your first employee's start date, you are required to register for an Unemployment Insurance tax account with the Department of Employment Security by filing Form UI-1. Note: When registering a new business you can also register for Income Tax Withholding at the same time.
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Create a MyTax Illinois Account
Create a MyTax Illinois account to be able to register your business and remit taxes if you haven't already done so.
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File Form UI-1 Online
Register for an unemployment insurance account with the Department of Employment Security using the UI-1 application on MyTax Illinois. Alternatively, you can file forms REG-1 and UI-1 together by mail.