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 the 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 an order is already completed, you'll need to contact CorpNet at [email protected] or 1(888) 449-2638 to cancel. They’re open Monday-Friday from 7am-5pm PT.
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?
A: No–you must have a FEIN entered in Gusto to order a state tax registration.
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: My company is a nonprofit and I'm unable to enter 0% in the responsible party section, what do I do?
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.
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 help manage tax payments and filings on your behalf.
If you're subject to Nevada unemployment tax, you're also subject to the Modified Business Tax (MBT). When you register for SUI, you'll also be automatically registered with the Nevada Department of Taxation for the MBT—you'll receive your MBT account number with your “New Nevada Employer Welcome Package.”
You'll receive your SUI tax account number instantly after registering online, or in 30 days if you decide to register by mail. To register online, follow the steps below:
Once a valid Nevada work address has been added in Gusto for one or more employee(s), you can add your tax account information:
Authorize Gusto as your reporting service in Nevada by following the steps below—you can also reference the agency's help resource starting on page 40:
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.
Employer account number - unemployment tax
The Nevada DETR will issue you a 9-digit employer account number—you can find this in your online agency portal or by contacting the agency directly at (775) 684-6310.
Unemployment tax rate
The DETR will also issue you a SUI rate, which can be found on your "Notice of Employer's Contribution Rates."
If you're unsure of your account number or rate, call the agency at (775) 684-6310.
Modified Business Tax account number
The Nevada Department of Taxation will issue you a 10-digit Modified Business Tax account number—you can find this in your “New Nevada Employer Welcome Package” you received or by contacting the agency directly at (866) 962-3707.
Authorize Gusto as your reporting service in Nevada by following the steps below—you can also reference the agency's help resource starting on page 40:
Once a valid Nevada 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.
Asterisks info—only if applicable
Nevada Department of Employment, Training & Rehabilitation (775) 684-6310
Nevada Department of Taxation (866) 962-3707