If you are an employer in Maryland who has recently hired an employee, you will need to register for payroll taxes with the state. Payroll tax registration is necessary to ensure that you are compliant with Maryland's tax laws and that you are properly withholding and remitting taxes on behalf of your employees.
How Maryland Payroll Registration Works
There are 2 payroll tax setup tasks you may need to complete in Maryland 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 Maryland agencies or use Mosey to do it.
Maryland Unemployment Insurance Setup for Corporation, LLC, LLP
If you have employees in Maryland, you are required to register for an account with the Division of Unemployment Insurance. Note: During the registration process, 501(c)(3) organizations will have the choice to either pay unemployment contributions on taxable wages each quarter or elect to reimburse the Maryland Unemployment Fund for benefits paid to terminated employees.
- Register for an Unemployment Insurance Account Online
Use the Division of Unemployment Insurance Beacon system to register for an Unemployment Insurance account. After registration is complete, you will find a 10-digit employer number and your Unemployment Insurance tax rate on the confirmation page.
Maryland Withholding Tax Setup for Corporation, LLC, LLP
If you have employees in Maryland, you are required to register for a withholding tax account with the Comptroller of Maryland.
- File Combined Registration Application Online
File the Maryland Combined Registration Online Application with the Comptroller of Maryland to register for a withholding tax account. Note: Although you may include an application for an Unemployment Insurance account using this form, you will receive your Unemployment Insurance account ID faster by registering directly with the Division of Unemployment Insurance Beacon system.
- Create a Maryland Tax Connect Account
Create an account with the Comptroller of Maryland using the Maryland Tax Connect service to manage and file business taxes online.
