Before you can pay employees, make sure you've registered for payroll in their applicable work state. This can sometimes take several weeks—the sooner you start the process, the sooner you'll have the tax account info required to pay them. Learn more about paying your first employee in a new state by watching this quick tutorial.
Gusto partners with CorpNet to help you register in the state—learn more below.
Click Register a company with the state on your own or Find account numbers and rate info—the company is already registered with the state to learn more about:
Once a work address has been added in a new state and a new employee has been hired and assigned a work address in that state, you can get registration assistance in Gusto.
Pricing varies by state—get started below and during step 4, you'll review the price, process, and estimated timeline to completion.
Here’s a snapshot of the process:
CorpNet can walk you through entering any info that they themselves do not enter in Gusto on your behalf.
After you send your order, we’ll email you with status updates and add your order total to your next monthly invoice.
When your order is complete, you’ll receive emails from both Gusto and CorpNet. They’ll detail the next steps which include:
Before your order is completed, you can use the link in the state registration confirmation email from Gusto to check the status of your order.
You can also check the status in your Gusto account:
If your order is still in progress, you can cancel from your Gusto account:
Q: Can I run payroll for my employees before my registration is complete?
A: Not in most cases—you typically need to have a withholding account number and required tax rate(s) in Gusto before you can run payroll.
If you’re registering in a state where there is no income tax withheld, you can use the state-specific “new employer rate” in this article until you receive your company-assigned rate from the agency.
Q: Can I use Gusto to register in a new state if I don't have a Federal Employer Identification Number (FEIN) yet, or if the business is undergoing a merger or acquisition?
A: No–you must have a FEIN entered in Gusto to order a state tax registration.
If your company is going through a merger or being acquired, CorpNet cannot assist with registration. Work with your tax advisor and state agencies directly to navigate this change and register your business.
Q: Where can I see all my tax information?
A: You can see all tax details in the following locations:
Gusto’s state tax registration service does not contain tax, legal, financial, or HR advice. Since rules and regulations change over time and can vary by location, consult a lawyer, HR expert, or accountant for specific guidance.
Q: What if I'm not liable for unemployment yet (referring to the minimum wage threshold in some states)?
A: In order for CorpNet to start the registration process for an unemployment account number before you're liable, you can:
Q: Can I register with CorpNet if the responsible party is based internationally and does not have an ITIN/SSN?
A: CorpNet may be able to assist directly—reach out to [email protected] or call 1(888) 449-2638.
Q: My company is a nonprofit—why can't I enter 0% in the responsible party section, or add a commercial owner?
A: Some states have a 1% minimum for the responsible party ownership percentage. Those states are: ID, KS, MN, OH, SC, DC, DE, MD, NJ, NY, and RI. Registration orders will need to be placed directly through CorpNet, outside of Gusto, or you'll need to register directly with the agency yourself.
Some states require that an individual owner be listed on the account. If you're a non-profit and not sure how to proceed, contact CorpNet directly at [email protected] or call 1(888) 449-2638.
Q: Does CorpNet help with state tax account closures?
A: No—you'll need to close the tax account on your own.
Complete the new employer registration process with the Alaska Department of Labor and Workforce Development to get your assigned unemployment tax rate—this will vary based on your industry.
You'll receive confirmation of the registration, and your unemployment tax rate, within 30 days by email, followed by a letter in the mail.
AK Total Contribution Rate
This appears on the "Contribution Rate Notice" and should include the combined employer and employee components—enter the combined rate in Gusto.
Enter the tax account information in Gusto
Once a valid Alaska address has been added in Gusto for one or more employee(s), you can add your tax account information:
Businesses that have run payroll in Alaska in the past can find their account number and unemployment rate by:
While not company-specific, you can click here to view state-by-state new employer rates and wage bases. If you don't have your assigned rate yet, enter the new employer rate for your state in Gusto in the meantime. Update the rate once you receive it.
Enter the tax account information in Gusto
Once a valid Alaska address has been added in Gusto for one or more employee(s), you can add your tax account information:
Where to find the forms available in your account
Head to the Taxes & compliance section and select Tax documents.
Use the tabs on the page to toggle between federal, state, W-2, and 1099 forms.
Asterisk info—only if applicable
Filings marked with an asterisk (*) will not appear in your Tax documents tab—these are coupons, payment vouchers, or other forms that are filed electronically.
You can confirm tax payments were made by running an agency payments report.