If you are an employer in Oklahoma who has recently hired an employee, you will need to register for payroll taxes with the Oklahoma Tax Commission. This registration process ensures that you are compliant with state tax laws and able to withhold and remit the necessary taxes for your employees.
How Oklahoma Payroll Registration Works
There
are 2 payroll tax setup tasks
you may need to complete in Oklahoma 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
Oklahoma agencies or use Mosey to do it.
Oklahoma Unemployment Insurance Setup for
LLC, LLP, Corporation
If you have employees in Oklahoma, you are required to register with the Oklahoma Employment Security Commission for an Unemployment Insurance account. Note: Nonprofits may elect to finance the cost of unemployment benefits on a reimbursable basis during the application for an Unemployment Insurance account.
Register with the Oklahoma Employment Security Commission
Visit the Oklahoma Employment Security Commission EZ Tax Express portal to register for an Unemployment Insurance account.
Oklahoma Withholding Tax Setup for
Corporation, LLP, LLC
If you have employees in Oklahoma, you are required to register for a withholding tax account with the Oklahoma Tax Commission. You should receive your withholding tax account ID within five days after registering online, two weeks if registering by mail, or same day if registering in person.
File New Business Registration
Visit Oklahoma Taxpayer Access Point to file a New Business Registration to open a withholding tax account with the Oklahoma Tax Commission.
Create an Oklahoma Taxpayer Access Point Account
You'll need an Oklahoma Taxpayer Access Point (OkTAP) account to file and pay taxes online. If you don't have an OkTAP account, select "New Taxpayer Registration" to setup online access.
Starting your own business in Illinois can be exciting yet challenging. One of the most crucial steps in this journey is deciding on the right business structure, and for many entrepreneurs, an LLC (limited liability company) offers the perfect balance. It combines the flexibility of a partnership with the protection of a corporation, making it an increasingly popular choice.
This guide walks through the Illinois LLC formation process from start to finish, covering everything from choosing a compliant business name to maintaining ongoing compliance with state regulations. Each step builds on the last, creating a clear path to launching your LLC successfully.
As a taxpayer, it’s important to stay informed and up-to-date on a yearly basis. However, navigating the complexities of payroll compliance doesn’t need to be as complicated as it may seem. This is your definitive guide to understanding the FICA tax rate for 2024.
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Your team is thriving with remote employees across 10 states. Sales just hired a superstar in Texas. Engineering snagged top talent from Oregon.
Everything’s running smoothly, until the audit notice rears its ugly head.
Suddenly, you’re facing penalties for unregistered business entities. Incorrect tax withholding. Non-compliant handbooks. Now, the remote work dream becomes a compliance nightmare costing money, time, and reputation. Or worse.
Ultimately, managing a remote workforce means juggling two types of challenges. First, there are the visible ones everyone discusses—communication, productivity, culture. Then come the hidden compliance traps that devastate businesses.
Paul Boynton |Jul 9, 2025
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