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 NE 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.
Click the dropdowns below to learn how to register with state agencies.
You should receive your account ID number the same day if you register online, or within 2 weeks if you register by mail. Keep this time frame in mind when planning your first Nebraska payroll.
Online registration starts on the NE DOR website—check out this video tutorial on how to register online.
Once a valid Nebraska work address has been added in Gusto for one or more employee(s), you can add your tax account information:
You should receive your unemployment account number and tax rate 7 days after registering online. Keep this time frame in mind when planning your first payroll in Nebraska.
If you have any issues registering, contact the agency directly at (402) 471-9000.
You can view state-by-state new employer rates and wage bases here (not company-specific).
Unemployment tax payment frequency—important read for "annual" payers
The Nebraska DOL allows certain employers to pay unemployment insurance taxes annually, but tax returns must still be filed quarterly, along with additional information about hours worked for each employee.
At any time, the option to pay annually could be revoked by the DOL and there may be penalties and interest assessed for late payments. Because of this, Gusto does not support the option to pay annually, as there is no risk for you if we continue to pay the taxes quarterly.
Action needed
If you've already elected to pay unemployment taxes annually with the agency, notify the DOL that you will now be making quarterly payments—you can email them at “[email protected]”.
Once a valid Nebraska work address has been added in Gusto for one or more employee(s), you can add your tax account information:
If you're unsure of your account number or rate, you should call the agency at (402) 471-9000.
If you've already registered in the state, you'll need to enter your tax account details in Gusto in order 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 applicable dropdown above in this article.
If you're already registered for withholding (income) tax in Nebraska, you can find your Nebraska ID Number by:
If you've run payroll in Nebraska before, you can find your Insurance Tax Account Number on your "Combined Tax Report (Form UI 11T)" or other notices received from the Nebraska Department of Labor.
Your Nebraska Combined Tax Rate can be found by:
Click here to view state-by-state UI rates and wage bases (not company-specific).
Once a valid Nebraska 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.