If you are an employer in Louisiana who has recently hired an employee, you will need to register for payroll taxes with the Louisiana 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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There
are 2 payroll tax setup tasks
you may need to complete in Louisiana 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
Louisiana agencies or use Mosey to do it.
Louisiana Unemployment Insurance Setup for
PLLC, Professional Corporation, LLP, LLC, Corporation
Every employer in Louisiana is required to complete and submit an employer application in order to receive an official determination of liability or non-liability under the Louisiana Employment Security Law. If you pay wages of $1,500 or more during any quarter in a calendar year or have at least one individual employed during some portion of a day during 20 or more separate calendar weeks in a calendar year, you must pay unemployment insurance taxes.
Register for a Louisiana Unemployment Insurance Account
Register for Unemployment Insurance Tax Account online using the Louisiana Unemployment Tax Account Application at the Louisiana Workforce Commission portal. You will need your Louisiana Withholding Number (10- or 12-digit number) for the application.
Configure Payroll with Your Unemployment Account Number
Upon receipt, provide your Unemployment Account Number and tax rate (or reimbursable status) to your payroll provider.
Louisiana Withholding Tax Setup for
PLLC, Professional Corporation, LLP, LLC, Corporation
Every employer who has employees performing services (except employees exempt from income tax withholding) within Louisiana is required to withhold Louisiana income tax. Employers must register with the Louisiana Department of Revenue.
Register for a Louisiana Withholding Tax Account
Employers must register for income tax withholding on income paid to Louisiana residents online using the Louisiana Taxpayer Access Point portal.
Configure Payroll with Your Withholding Account ID
Upon receipt, provide your withholding tax account ID to your payroll provider.
Understanding employee classifications ensures everyone gets the fair shake they deserve regarding compensation and benefits.
For businesses, especially those sprouting in various states and embracing remote work, this knowledge is the foundation of creating a cohesive workplace that thrives within the bounds of the law.
At Mosey, we’re on a mission to simplify the world of employee types for you. We aim to be your trusted source of clarity and authority in the often-confusing realm of employment classifications.
If you’re a stakeholder in HR, finance, or even the founder of a small to mid-sized company, you already know state compliance can get tricky, especially when it comes to fluctuating tax rates.
With that in mind, let’s discuss state unemployment insurance, commonly abbreviated SUI.
What Is SUI? State unemployment insurance, or SUI, is an employer-funded tax designed to provide short-term financial support to employees who have been laid off or terminated without misconduct. If you’re operating a U.S.-based business — especially one that spans multiple states — you’ll find that SUI tax rates are diverse.
In the corporate landscape, C corporations stand out as a common corporate structure for entrepreneurs. Small business owners and individuals in finance or HR roles need a comprehensive understanding of what sets C corporations apart.
Here, we unravel the complexities of C corps, shedding light on their structure, tax implications, and the liability protections they provide to businesses.
Key Takeaways C corporations are a tax classification that separates business income from owners, offering limited liability protection but subjecting profits to taxation at both the corporate and shareholder level. The 21% flat corporate tax rate makes C corps attractive for companies retaining earnings for growth, while fringe benefits offer tax advantages not available to other business organizations. C corps work best for businesses seeking venture capital, planning to go public, or needing unlimited shareholders—the structure many companies use when scaling beyond initial startup phases. What Is a C Corp? A C corporation, commonly referred to as a C corp, stands as a separate legal entity from its owners or shareholders. This distinction provides limited liability protection, meaning the personal assets of the shareholders are protected in the event of business debts or legal actions.
Paul Boynton |Nov 7, 2025
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