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 for MS income and unemployment tax on your own or Find account numbers and rate info (if you're already registered) 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.
Important reminder: Some state agencies require that Gusto have third-party access (TPA) to your account to file and pay taxes on your behalf—in most cases, CorpNet does not give Gusto this access, so you'll need to do so on your own after registration is complete. For the states you do business in, check out our state registration articles to determine if TPA is required, and how you can set it up on your own.
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: In most cases, you can run payroll before all state tax information is added in Gusto. As long as the info that is immediately required is completed—typically your tax rate(s) and deposit frequency—you'll be able to run payroll.
Important remindersIf 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 giving Gusto any required third-party access (TPA) needed to file and pay taxes?
A: Some state agencies require that Gusto have third-party access (TPA) to your account to file and pay taxes on your behalf—in most cases, CorpNet does not give Gusto this access, so you'll need to do so on your own after registration is complete. For the states you do business in, check out our state registration articles to determine if TPA is required, and how you can set it up on your own.
Q: Does CorpNet help with state tax account closures?
A: No—you'll need to close the tax account on your own.
After registration is complete, you should receive the following instantly:
Registration for other tax types, like Sales & Use tax, may take longer. If you have questions, call the DOR at (601) 923-7700.
Enter the tax account information in Gusto
Most companies are liable for state unemployment when they have paid $1500 in wages in a calendar quarter or had one employee in some portion of a day in each of 20 different calendar weeks in a calendar year. You can check if you are liable and register with the Mississippi Department of Employment Security (MDES) online.
Register your company
You should receive your MDES Employer Account Number and tax rate instantly after registering online, or in 3 days if registering by mail.
To enter your account number and rate in Gusto:
If you're unsure of your account number or rate, call the agency at (601) 321-6000.
Click here to view state-by-state new employer rates and wage bases (not company-specific).
Mississippi Department of Revenue TPA access is needed for amended returns—amendments often call for a different filing method than original returns, and this agency requires that Gusto have third party access to your Mississippi Taxpayer Access Point (TAP) account in order to submit amendments on your behalf.
In order to gain TPA access to your account, Gusto needs to validate:
Make sure to add your Mississippi DOR Letter ID to your "Mississippi Tax Setup" information in your Gusto account. To do so:
If you've run payroll in Mississippi in the past, you can find your Tax Account ID Number and Withholding Filing Status by:
Enter the tax account information in Gusto
You can find your MDES employer account number (EAN) by:
UI Contribution Rate
If you've run payroll in Mississippi before, you can find your UI Contribution Rate by:
To enter your account number and rate in Gusto:
Click here to view state-by-state new employer rates and wage bases (not company-specific).
Mississippi Department of Revenue TPA access is needed for amended returns—amendments often call for a different filing method than original returns, and this agency requires that Gusto have third party access to your Mississippi Taxpayer Access Point (TAP) account in order to submit amendments on your behalf.
In order to gain TPA access to your account, Gusto needs to validate:
Make sure to add your Mississippi DOR Letter ID to your "Mississippi Tax Setup" information in your Gusto account. To do so:
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.