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 state agencies on your own or Find account numbers and rate info—the company is already registered with the state to learn more about:
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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.
Click the dropdowns below to learn how to register with state agencies and how to give Gusto the third-party access (TPA) we'll need to file and pay certain taxes on your behalf.
You should receive your CT Tax Registration Number and tax deposit schedule in real time when registering online, or when registering in-person. You'll need to enter your Tax Registration number in Gusto, but will default to the fastest tax deposit schedule of “weekly” for all customers.
All new CT Registration Numbers are now issued as a 12-digit number. All previous 10, or 11-digit numbers will remain valid and do not need to be changed.
Once a valid Connecticut work address has been added in Gusto for one or more employee(s), you can add your tax account information:
Your company becomes liable for state unemployment insurance tax once the company has:
If you need to run payroll and do not yet meet the above requirements, Gusto allows it—we just suggest you add the "New employer SUI tax rate" specific to Connecticut in the meantime.
You'll want to make sure during registration that the Connecticut Department of Labor is aware of when you plan to become liable—eventually, Gusto will need:
Heads up: When creating a ReEmployCT account for the first time, you may be asked for an eight-digit registration number—your eight-digit registration number is your old employer account number (EAN).
Once you have a ReEmployCT account, most transactions will require the new ten-digit EAN. Your ten-digit EAN is your old EAN followed by two, or three trailing zeroes.
You should receive your CT Unemployment Number and company-specific unemployment rate instantly, followed by a confirmation letter in the mail within one week.
If you have questions about registration, call the Employer Status Unit at (860) 263-6550.
Once a valid Connecticut work address has been added in Gusto for one or more employee(s), you can add your tax account information:
You can always verify your unemployment account number and rate by calling the agency at (860) 263-6550.
Gusto supports Connecticut's paid family and medical leave program—we deduct 0.5% from CT employee payrolls. You still need to register, but Gusto uses your FEIN to file and pay the tax, so we won't need the CT PFML account ID you'll receive once you register.
In order for Gusto to keep your Connecticut tax information up-to-date and help troubleshoot tax issues, we'll need you to authorize Gusto as your third-party agent (TPA) in Connecticut. Gusto will become your TPA for the agencies below:
The Connecticut DOR requires special authorization for Gusto to pay and file your taxes. To authorize Gusto, you'll need to:
Register on the myconneCT portal
Add "Withholding Tax" to your DOR account
Follow the steps below or reference the agency resource here.
If Gusto is having trouble gaining access to your account, verify that the company information in Gusto matches exactly what the agency has on file by giving them a call at (860) 297-5962.
To authorize Gusto, you'll first need to get set up in the new ReEmployCT agency portal. If you need help, call the agency directly at (860) 263-6470.
Once you have access, you'll be able to:
If you've already registered in the state, you'll need to enter your tax account details in Gusto to pay employees.
You'll need to be registered with one or more of the below agencies in order for Gusto to file and pay taxes on your behalf:
If you still need to register, click the Register a company with state agencies on your own dropdown above in this article.
If you've run payroll in Connecticut previously, you can find your withholding account number by:
All new CT Registration Numbers are now issued as a 12-digit number. All previous 10, or 11-digit numbers will remain valid and do not need to be changed.
As a reminder, you won't need to enter your assigned tax deposit schedule because we'll default to the fastest deposit schedule of “weekly” for all customers.
Unemployment account number and rate
You can find your Employer Registration Number and unemployment rate by:
Enter your ten-digit Employer Account Number (EAN) in Gusto as ##-#####-0-00.
If you do not yet have a company-assigned unemployment rate, you can find the new employer rates for each state in this article—it includes instructions on how to update the rate once you become liable and receive your company-specific agency assigned rate.
Paid Family and Medical LeaveGusto supports Connecticut's paid family and medical leave program—we deduct 0.5% from CT employee payrolls. You still need to register, but Gusto uses your FEIN to file and pay the tax, so we won't need the CT PFML account ID you'll receive once you register.
In order for Gusto to keep your Connecticut tax information up-to-date and help troubleshoot tax issues, we'll need you to authorize Gusto as your third-party agent (TPA) in Connecticut. Gusto will become your TPA for the agencies below:
The Connecticut DOR requires special authorization for Gusto to pay and file your taxes. To authorize Gusto, you'll need to:
Register on the myconneCT portal
Add "Withholding Tax" to your DOR account
Follow the steps below or reference the agency resource here.
If Gusto is having trouble gaining access to your account, verify that the company information in Gusto matches exactly what the agency has on file by giving them a call at (860) 297-5962.
To authorize Gusto, you'll first need to get set up in the new ReEmployCT agency portal. If you need help, call the agency directly at (860) 263-6470.
Once you have access, you'll be able to:
Once a valid Connecticut 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.
Connecticut Department of Revenue Services (860) 297-5962
Connecticut Department of Labor, Employment Security Division (860) 263-6470