South Dakota Payroll Tax Registration

Jan 22, 2026

If you are an employer in South Dakota who has recently hired an employee, you will need to register for payroll taxes with the South Dakota Department of Revenue. This registration process ensures that you are in compliance with state tax laws and can properly withhold and remit taxes on behalf of your employees.

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How South Dakota Payroll Registration Works

There is one payroll tax setup task you may need to complete in South Dakota 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 South Dakota agencies or use Mosey to do it.

South Dakota Reemployment Assistance Registration for PLLC, Professional Corporation, LLP, LLC, Corporation

Employers who have one or more employees, paid wages of $1,500 or more, or are covered under the Federal Unemployment Tax Act (FUTA) are required to pay unemployment insurance taxes (known as the South Dakota Reemployment Assistance). All newly established businesses are required to register with the Department of Labor and Regulation.

  1. Create a DLR Account

    Create a South Dakota Department of Labor and Regulation (DLR) Account.

  2. Register for South Dakota Reemployment Assistance

    Log in to your DLR account to register your business for a Reemployment Assistance Tax account.

South Dakota's Payroll Registration Agencies

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