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 MN 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.
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: 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, 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 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 and how to give Gusto the third-party access (TPA) we'll need to file and pay certain taxes on your behalf.
You should receive your account number instantly after registering.
Once a valid Minnesota work address has been added in Gusto for one or more employee(s), you can add your tax account information:
Your company becomes liable for state unemployment insurance tax once the company has paid $20 in wages during a calendar quarter to an employee working in Minnesota.
If you need to run payroll and do not yet meet the above requirements, Gusto allows it—we just suggest you add the "New employer SUI tax rate" specific to Minnesota in the meantime.
You can find the new employer rates for each state in the linked article, along with instructions on how to update the rate once you become liable and receive your company-specific rate. For exact new employer rates by business type, you can reference this agency resource.
To check if you're liable and register, follow the steps below.
You should receive your Employer Account Number instantly after registering online.
Once a valid Minnesota work address has been added in Gusto for one or more employee(s), you can add your tax account information:
Third party authorization is required for the below agencies:
For Gusto to file and pay your MN withholding taxes to the DOR, you'll need to grant Gusto third party access.
Once Gusto requests your approval, you'll then be asked to approve Gusto as your TPA on your Minnesota e-Services dashboard.
You can follow the instructions provided in the email from the Minnesota DOR or you can follow the steps below:
Once submitted, an email will be sent to Gusto confirming you've granted us third-party access.
Troubleshooting MN DOR TPA registration issues—payments and filings
To help us successfully gain TPA access to your MN DOR Withholding account, make sure the following is completed:
When in doubt, you can also verify this information with the MN DOR by calling them at (651) 282-9999.
Amendments often call for a different filing method than original returns—this agency requires that Gusto have third party access to your online MN e-Services account in order to submit an amendment on your behalf.
We've started the process our end by requesting the necessary TPA on your MN e-Services portal.
Once submitted, an email will be sent to Gusto letting us know that access has been granted.
In order for Gusto to file and pay your MN Unemployment Tax, you'll need to authorize Gusto as your third party agent—you'll need your "permanent user ID" to do this, which comes in the mail after registration is completed. You can find more information about third party access on the agency site.
To start the authorization:
Once TPA has been assigned for Minnesota UI, sign in to your Gusto account to let us know that you've completed the TPA authorization:
Troubleshooting MN UI TPA registration issues—payments and filings
If you're having trouble granting us the access we need, use the troubleshooting steps below to help.
If you're still have issues granting Gusto the access we need, give the agency a call at (651) 296-6141.
Amendments often call for a different filing method than original returns—this agency requires that Gusto have third party access to your online MN e-Services account in order to submit an amendment on your behalf.
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've run payroll in MN in the past, you can find your MN Withholding Tax ID number on:
Once you've found this information, head to the Third Party Authorization (TPA) is required dropdown below to grant Gusto the third party access we'll need for this agency to file and pay your taxes.
Employer Account Number
If you've run payroll in MN in the past, you can find your MN Employer Account Number by :
Employer Account Numbers are now issued as a "0" followed by 7-digits.
Once you've found this information, head to the Third Party Authorization (TPA) is required dropdown below to grant Gusto the third party access we'll need for this agency to file and pay your taxes.
UI tax rate
To find your UI rate:
When adding your unemployment rate in Gusto, do not include the below—all of these rates are already accounted for:
If you're unsure of your rate, call the agency at (651) 296-6141 to verify your rate.
Don't have an agency-assigned UI rate yet?
You can add the "New employer SUI tax rate" specific to Minnesota in Gusto for the meantime—find the new employer rates for each state in the linked article, along with instructions on how to update the rate once you've received your company-specific rate.
Third party authorization is required for the below agencies:
For Gusto to file and pay your MN withholding taxes to the DOR, you'll need to grant Gusto third party access.
Once Gusto requests your approval, you'll then be asked to approve Gusto as your TPA on your Minnesota e-Services dashboard.
You can follow the instructions provided in the email from the Minnesota DOR or you can follow the steps below:
Once submitted, an email will be sent to Gusto confirming you've granted us third-party access.
Troubleshooting MN DOR TPA registration issues—payments and filings
To help us successfully gain TPA access to your MN DOR Withholding account, make sure the following is completed:
When in doubt, you can also verify this information with the MN DOR by calling them at (651) 282-9999.
Amendments often call for a different filing method than original returns—this agency requires that Gusto have third party access to your online MN e-Services account in order to submit an amendment on your behalf.
We've started the process our end by requesting the necessary TPA on your MN e-Services portal.
Once submitted, an email will be sent to Gusto letting us know that access has been granted.
In order for Gusto to file and pay your MN Unemployment Tax, you'll need to authorize Gusto as your third party agent—you'll need your "permanent user ID" to do this, which comes in the mail after registration is completed. You can find more information about third party access on the agency site.
To start the authorization:
Once TPA has been assigned for Minnesota UI, sign in to your Gusto account to let us know that you've completed the TPA authorization:
Troubleshooting MN UI TPA registration issues—payments and filings
If you're having trouble granting us the access we need, use the troubleshooting steps below to help.
If you're still have issues granting Gusto the access we need, give the agency a call at (651) 296-6141.
Amendments often call for a different filing method than original returns—this agency requires that Gusto have third party access to your online MN e-Services account in order to submit an amendment on your behalf.
Once a valid Minnesota 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.
Need to close or reopen a tax account? Head to our article on closing and reopening a state or local tax account.