Access your Compliance hub in Gusto (for admins)

Your Compliance hub shows compliance tasks, tools, and the payments and filings we handle on your behalf.

To access your Compliance hub on the web or in the Gusto mobile app:

1. Sign in to Gusto.

2. Go to Taxes & compliance.

   • If you're in the Gusto mobile app: Tap More in the bottom-right corner. Then select Taxes & compliance.

3. Scroll down to find:

   • Tasks (based on what your company needs)

     • To start a task, select Start now or Continue.

     • To remove a task, click the three dots icon. Select Mark as done or Mark as exempt.

     • To see tasks you already finished, select View completed tasks.

   • Tools that help you stay compliant, including:

     • Beneficial Ownership Information Report (BOI)

     • Small business guides by state

     • Search Ask Gusto

   • Taxes that Gusto handles

     • View upcoming payments and filings

     • Quick access to:

       • Run an agency payments report

       • View all tax forms

If you're using Gusto in your web browser, you can use the shortcuts on the right side of the page to quickly get to other pages in Gusto.

Consider these requirements when you do business in new states and hire new employees.

To follow compliance rules:

1. Fill out employee onboarding forms.

   • New hires need to complete:

     • W-4 form: This tells you how much tax to withhold from their paycheck.

     • I-9 form: This proves they can legally work in the US.

   • Check their ID (passport, driver’s license, etc.) as listed on the I-9.

   • Keep these forms on file. We store them electronically for you.

2. Report new hires to the state.

   • You need to report new hires to the state where they work. The state uses this info to track debts like child support.

   • You usually need to file this report within 20 days of the hire date.

   • We can file this report for you if you select the option when adding an employee.

3. Get workers’ compensation insurance.

   • Most states require this insurance. We can help you get it. It covers employee injuries or illnesses that happen at work and provides benefits to employers and employees.

   • You can get it through:

     • A commercial carrier

     • Your state’s insurance program

4. Display required workplace posters.

   • You must post certain labor law posters in your workplace in a conspicuous place where employees and applicants for employment can see them. A poster must be displayed at all locations even if there are no eligible employees. Use the Department of Labor’s Poster Advisor to find what you need.

   • We offer a labor law poster subscription. This helps you stay compliant for both physical and remote locations.

   • You can download free posters or buy them online from other sellers like the Labor Law Poster Store.

5. Follow labor laws.

   • Learn the employment laws that apply to your business, like:

     • Minimum wage rules

     • Wage garnishments (including responding to Verification of Employment requests from child support agencies)

     • Termination policies (including the requirement to report terminations of employees with child support orders as soon as possible)

     • Contractor classification

   • The Department of Labor’s Employer Guide has many of these details.

   • The Small Business Administration also offers a 10-step guide for starting a business. It includes everything from writing a business plan to applying for licenses and permits.

6. Offer health insurance (optional).

   • If you offer health insurance, follow the Affordable Care Act (ACA) regulations.

   • If we manage your benefits, we help you stay compliant by:

     • Handling pre-tax payroll deductions

     • Providing 1095-C forms (when required)

     • Sharing the ACA Marketplace Notice with new hires

     • Storing the Section 125 document in your account

     • Keeping you aligned with your current policies and carrier