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To pay employees in a new state, where you’ve never operated or paid people, you must register with the state tax agencies there. This lets you pay and file the taxes you and your employees are liable for.
Watch this quick tutorial to learn more.
Registering for taxes may not be the only to-do when starting or running a business in a new state. Go to our blog for complete guides on starting and running a business in each state.
Gusto works with CorpNet to help you register your business in new states.
What you need to do
Cost and timeline
Prices vary by state. You can see the cost, process, and how long it takes in step four below.
What the process looks like
Third-Party Agent (TPA) authorization reminder
Some state agencies need Gusto to have TPA access to file and pay your taxes. Usually, CorpNet does not set this up, so you’ll have to do it yourself after registration. Work with CorpNet directly to see if they’ve set up TPA for any specific agency.
Check the state registration articles to see if TPA is needed and how to set it up. If there's no “Authorize Gusto” section, then TPA is not needed right now.
Prices vary by state. You can see the cost, process, and how long it takes in step four below.
Some reminders
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 done, use the link in the state registration email from Gusto to check your order's status.
You can also check the status in your Gusto account:
If your order is still in progress, you can cancel from your Gusto account:
If you were already charged, you'll get a refund in a few business days.
If you canceled your order but would like to re-open it, contact CorpNet directly at (888) 449-2638. Or email them at [email protected].
Q: Can I run payroll before my registration is done?
A: Yes, you can usually run payroll before all state tax info is added in Gusto. You may be asked to enter tax rates and tax deposit frequencies, but can use temporary info.
Important reminders
Q: Can I use Gusto to register in a new state without a Federal Employer Identification Number (FEIN)? What if my business is merging or being acquired?
A: No, you need a FEIN in Gusto to get registration help for state taxes.
If your business is merging or being acquired, CorpNet cannot help with registration. You'll need to work with a tax advisor and state agencies directly.
Q: Where can I find my tax information?
A: You can find your tax info in several places:
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 tax yet?
A: If you want CorpNet to start setting up an unemployment account number before you're liable, you can:
Q: Can CorpNet help if the responsible party is international without an ITIN or SSN?
A: CorpNet might be able to help. Contact them at [email protected] or 1(888) 449-2638.
Q: Why am I unable to enter 0% ownership for the responsible party or add a commercial owner?
A: Some states have a 1% minimum for the responsible party ownership percentage. These states include ID, KS, MN, OH, SC, DC, DE, MD, NJ, NY, and RI.
You’ll need to place registration orders directly with CorpNet outside of Gusto or register directly with the agency.
Some states require an individual owner to be listed. If you’re a non-profit or unsure, contact CorpNet for help at [email protected] or 1(888) 449-2638.
Q: Does CorpNet help with giving Gusto third-party access (TPA) for tax payments?
A: In most cases, you need to give Gusto third-party access (TPA) to your tax accounts.
Q: Does CorpNet help close state tax accounts?
A: No, you'll need to close the tax account yourself.
Click the dropdowns below to learn how to register with state agencies—don't forget to give Gusto the third-party access (TPA) we'll need to file and pay certain taxes on your behalf.
If you register online, on in-person, you'll get your CT Tax Registration Number and tax deposit schedule (filing frequency) in real time. You have to enter your account number in Gusto, but we'll default to using the fastest tax deposit schedule, weekly.
For everything you need to start a new business in Connecticut, check out the state's online business checklist.
New CT Registration Numbers are 12-digits, and the last three digits are always “000”. All previous 10, or 11-digit account numbers are still valid and do not need to be changed.
Once a valid Connecticut work address has been added in Gusto for one or more employees, 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. Enter the new employer rate for your state in Gusto in the meantime, and update the rate once you receive it.
You'll want to make sure during registration that the Connecticut Department of Labor knows 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.
Once a valid Connecticut work address has been added in Gusto for one or more employees, you can add your tax account information:
If you do not know your unemployment account number and rate, call 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 Federal Employer Identification Number (FEIN) to file and pay the tax, so we will not need the CT "PFML account ID" you'll receive once you register.
If you've already registered in the state, you'll need to enter your tax account details in Gusto.
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 applicable 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 12-digit numbers. All previous 10, or 11-digit numbers are still valid and do not need to be changed.
As a reminder, you will not need to enter your assigned tax deposit schedule (filing frequency) because we'll default to the fastest deposit schedule of “weekly” for all customers.
Don't forget to give Gusto third-party access (TPA) to the DOR.
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 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.
Don't forget to give Gusto third-party access (TPA) to the DOL.
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 will not need the CT PFML account ID you'll receive once you register.
Once a valid Connecticut address has been added in Gusto for one or more employees, you can add your tax account information:
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. Give Gusto TPA for the agencies below:
Step one: Check to see if your myconneCT portal shows “Withholding Tax”
Step two: Add “Withholding Tax” to your DOR account
Follow the steps below or use this agency resource.
Step three: Verify the information in Gusto matches what the agency has on file
Verify that the company information in Gusto matches exactly what the agency has on file. Compare the information in Gusto against your agency portal, or give the agency a call at (860) 297-5962.
Here's the information that should match:
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:
How to find forms in your account
Asterisk info (if applicable)
If a form has a star (*) next to it, it will not show up in your tax documents in Gusto. These forms are usually payment vouchers or other forms (ex. coupons) filed electronically.
You can check if tax payments were made by running an "Agency Payments" report.