New Jersey Payroll Tax Registration
As an employer who has recently hired an employee in New Jersey, it is important to understand the process of payroll tax registration in order to comply with state regulations. This involves registering with the New Jersey Division of Revenue and Enterprise Services and obtaining an Employer Identification Number (EIN) from the Internal Revenue Service (IRS).
How New Jersey Payroll Registration Works
There are 2 payroll tax setup tasks you may need to complete in New Jersey 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 New Jersey agencies or use Mosey to do it.
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New Jersey Withholding Tax Setup
If you have employees in New Jersey, you are required to register as an employer with the New Jersey Division of Revenue and Enterprise Services. You will be issued a Taxpayer ID from the Division of Taxation for income tax withholding. You will also be registered for Unemployment Insurance, Disability Insurance, and Family Leave Insurance with the Department of Labor at the same time.
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File Application for Business Registration
You can file the Application for Business Registration (Form NJ-REG) online through the Division of Revenue and Enterprise Services.
New Jersey Unemployment Insurance Setup
If you have employees in New Jersey, you are required to register as an employer with the New Jersey Division of Revenue and Enterprise Services. You will be issued an employer account from the Department of Labor for Unemployment Insurance, Disability Insurance, and Family Leave Insurance. You will also be registered for Income Tax Withholding with the Division of Taxation at the same time.
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File Application for Business Registration
You can file the Application for Business Registration (Form NJ-REG) online through the Division of Revenue and Enterprise Services.