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 NJ income and unemployment tax on your own or Find account numbers and rate info (if you're already registered) 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.
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.
You should receive your account number instantly after registering online. Register with the New Jersey Division of Revenue online.
In most cases, your NJ Employer Registration Number will be the same as your Federal EIN, but they also have three extra numbers at the end (ex. 123456789-000).
After you have paid $1,000.00 in wages, you must submit a NJ-REG form to the Division of Revenue, or you can register online here. The information will be passed to the Department of Labor and Workforce Development, and they'll determine your liability for unemployment.
Unemployment account number
Your New Jersey Department of Labor account number is issued in the following format: 0-123456789-00000.
The nine digits are your Federal Employer Identification Number (FEIN), and the prefix and the suffix are all zeros. Because you've already entered your FEIN in Gusto, you won't need to add this account number separately.
Getting your experience rate (unemployment tax rate) once liable
Your "Final Unemployment Experience Rate" can be viewed and printed using the online Employer Access site—the rates are made available right after you register and are usually updated each year at the end of July. A few reminders:
Your Final Unemployment Experience Rate includes:
Important: There are two different rates, one for the employer, and one for the employee—enter only the employer portion into Gusto.
Click here to view state-by-state new employer rate ranges and wage bases (not company-specific).
If you'll be paying payroll taxes to a local municipality in New Jersey, you may be required to register your business in the city where you do business.
Jersey City
You do not need to register with Jersey City—Gusto automatically registers your company using your FEIN when we file your first Jersey City return.
We'll automatically collect Jersey City tax from all applicable employers at the end of each quarter (based on the addresses in Gusto).
Newark
Register online for Newark, NJ—click on the Payroll Tax Booklet.
If you've run payroll in the state of NJ before, you can find your Employer Registration Number by:
Unemployment account number
Your New Jersey Department of Labor account number is issued in the following format: 0-123456789-00000.
The nine digits are your Federal Employer Identification Number (FEIN), and the prefix and the suffix are all zeros. Because you've already entered your FEIN in Gusto, you won't need to add this account number separately.
Experience rate (unemployment tax rate)
Your "Final Unemployment Experience Rate" can be viewed and printed using the online Employer Access site—the rates are made available right after you register and are usually updated each year at the end of July. A few reminders:
Your Final Unemployment Experience Rate includes:
Important: There are two different rates, one for the employer, and one for the employee—enter only the employer portion into Gusto.
Click here to view state-by-state new employer rate ranges and wage bases (not company-specific).
If you're paying payroll taxes to a local municipality in New Jersey, you should have registered your business in each city where you do business.
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.