Nebraska registration and tax info

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:

Registering and entering the tax account info in Gusto.
Finding your tax account number(s) and rates and entering them in Gusto.

Let us register for you

Gusto partners with CorpNet to help you register your business in new states.

How it works

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:

We’ll collect some basic business information from you.
Gusto and CorpNet will check the information for accuracy.
Your registration application(s) are usually submitted within 3-5 business days.
Check the mail for registration info—the state will typically send your tax account numbers and rates to you directly.

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.

Get started with state tax registration

Sign in to Gusto as an admin.
Click the Taxes & compliance section and select Tax setup.
Under “[State name] Tax Setup”, click Have us register for you.
- The state you want to register in will only appear in this location once a work address has been added in a new state and an employee has been assigned a work address in that state.
Review the price, process, and estimated timeline to completion.
- We will not charge you the registration service fee until you send us your order.
Click Continue.
Answer a couple eligibility questions.
- Note: Gusto can only register for you if you don't yet have a state account already.
Click Save & continue.
Enter some company information.
- We’ll pre-populate the information we already have.
Click Save & continue.
Tell us about your responsible party–this is the person who is to be held accountable for the company’s good standing and a point of contact within the organization for tax purposes.
- If you're a nonprofit and run into any issues, check out our FAQ section below for more information.
Click Save & continue.
Enter some state-specific operational information.
Click Save and continue.
Review all information thoroughly–if any information is incorrect, it may delay the process.
- Heads up: State and local agencies may charge additional fees and increase the estimated turnaround time shown. CorpNet will let you know if that happens.
Check the box to acknowledge all info is accurate and you agree to the Terms of Service.
Click Send registration order.

After you send your order, we’ll email you with status updates and add your order total to your next monthly invoice.

Check the status of your order

When your order is complete, you’ll receive emails from both Gusto and CorpNet. They’ll detail the next steps which include:

Reviewing registration details
Any other state-specific instructions

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:

Head to the Taxes & compliance section and select Tax setup.
Scroll to the state's headline.
Click Check the status of your registration.

Cancel your order

If your order is still in progress, you can cancel from your Gusto account:

Head to the Taxes & compliance section and select Tax setup.
Scroll to the state's headline.
Click Check the status of your registration.
On the right-side of the page, under "Changed your mind?", click Cancel your order.
Let us know why you're canceling.
Click Cancel your order.

If you were already charged, you'll automatically receive a refund within a few business days.

FAQs

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 reminders

Until we have all tax account numbers, we're unable to submit payments and filings on your behalf.
If you run payroll before you've completed registration with the necessary agencies and entered the info in Gusto, you may get agency-notices as a result of late tax payments/filings.
- Any penalty or interest that may occur is the company's responsibility to pay.

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–head to the Taxes & compliance and select Tax setup, and scroll to the applicable state tax setup.
CorpNet–create a CorpNet account and login at any time to review information.
State online account–once you’ve gained access to your agency accounts, your tax details will also be available there.
Some agencies issue tax details by mail. If this is the case, CorpNet will notify you, and you'll need to enter this information into Gusto directly.

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:

Use today’s date as the first date the employee(s) in the new state will be paid.
Enter the start date of the quarter you expect the employee(s) to first make $1500.

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.

Nebraska tax agencies

Nebraska Department of Revenue (DOR) - income tax withholding
Nebraska Department of Labor (DOL) - unemployment tax

Withholding account registration—income tax

Register with the Nebraska Department of Revenue

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.

Alternatively, you can register by mail by downloading and completing this form, and then mailing it to the address below or faxing it to 1 (402) 471-5927:
- Nebraska Department of Revenue, PO Box 98903, Lincoln, NE 68509-8903.

Enter the tax account information in Gusto

Once a valid Nebraska work address has been added in Gusto for one or more employee(s), you can add your tax account information:

Click the Taxes & compliance section and select Tax setup.
Scroll to the "Nebraska Tax Setup" headline and select Manage taxes.
Enter your withholding account number and Save.
- If you need to update your account number for any reason: Contact us from the Help or Priority support section of your account—there may be tax implications if taxes have already been paid or filed to an incorrect account number.

State unemployment insurance tax (SUI) registration

Register for unemployment tax

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.

Get started with registration using NEworks.
- This guide will walk you through the functions you'll have in your NEworks tax account.
Scroll down the page to "Option 3 - Create a new User Account" and click Employers and Agents.
Select Direct representative of your Organization and click Next >>.
Check Unemployment Tax and Benefit Services.
Click Continue Registration.
Complete the remaining questions.

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]”.

Enter the tax account information in Gusto

Once a valid Nebraska work address has been added in Gusto for one or more employee(s), you can add your tax account information:

Click the Taxes & compliance section and select Tax setup.
Scroll to the "Nebraska Tax Setup" headline and select Manage taxes.
Enter your unemployment account number and tax rate.
- If you need to update your rate: follow the steps in this article.
- If you need to update your account number: contact us from the Help or Priority support section of your account—there may be tax implications if taxes have already been paid or filed to an incorrect account number.

If you're unsure of your account number or rate, you should call the agency at (402) 471-9000.

Find account numbers and rate info (if you're already registered)

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:

Nebraska Department of Revenue (DOR) - income tax withholding
Nebraska Department of Labor (DOL) - unemployment tax

If you still need to register, click the applicable dropdown above in this article.

Find your withholding tax account number—Nebraska ID Number

If you're already registered for withholding (income) tax in Nebraska, you can find your Nebraska ID Number by:

Reviewing the "Monthly Withholding Deposit (Form 501N)" or other notices received from the Nebraska Department of Revenue.
Calling the agency at (800) 742-7474.

Find your unemployment account number and rate

Unemployment account number (Insurance Tax Account Number)

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.

Unemployment tax rate (Nebraska Combined Tax Rate)

Your Nebraska Combined Tax Rate can be found by:

Reviewing the "Notice of Combined Tax Rate" that you received from the Nebraska Department of Labor.
Calling the agency at (402) 471-9000.

Click here to view state-by-state UI rates and wage bases (not company-specific).

Enter the tax account information in Gusto

Once a valid Nebraska address has been added in Gusto for one or more employee(s), you can add your tax account information:

Click the Taxes & compliance section and select Tax setup.
Scroll to the "Nebraska Tax Setup" headline and select Manage taxes.
Enter the applicable account number(s) and rate(s).
- If you need to update your rate: follow the steps in this article.
- If you need to update your account number: contact us from the Help or Priority support section of your account—there may be tax implications if taxes have already been paid or filed to an incorrect account number.

Forms we file in Nebraska

Reconciliation of Income Tax Withheld (W-3N)
Withholding Return (941N) for quarterly and annual filers
Monthly Withholding Deposit (501N)*
Wage and Tax Statement (State W2)
Combined Tax Report (UI 11T)
NE New Hire Report

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.

Agency website(s) and contact info

Nebraska Department of Revenue (800) 742-7474
Nebraska Department of Labor (402) 471-9898

Need to close or reopen a tax account? Head to our article on closing and reopening a state or local tax account.