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To pay employees in a new state, where you’ve never operated or paid people, you must register with the state tax agencies there. This lets you pay and file the taxes you and your employees are liable for.
Watch this quick tutorial to learn more.
Registering for taxes may not be the only to-do when starting or running a business in a new state. Go to our blog for complete guides on starting and running a business in each state.
Gusto works with CorpNet to help you register your business in new states.
What you need to do
Cost and timeline
Prices vary by state. You can see the cost, process, and how long it takes in step four below.
What the process looks like
Third-Party Agent (TPA) authorization reminder
Some state agencies need Gusto to have TPA access to file and pay your taxes. Usually, CorpNet does not set this up, so you’ll have to do it yourself after registration.
Check the state registration articles to see if TPA is needed and how to set it up. If there's no “Authorize Gusto” section, then TPA is not needed right now.
Prices vary by state. You can see the cost, process, and how long it takes in step four below.
Some reminders
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 done, use the link in the state registration email from Gusto to check your order's status.
You can also check the status in your Gusto account:
If your order is still in progress, you can cancel from your Gusto account:
If you were already charged, you'll get a refund in a few business days.
If you canceled your order but would like to re-open it, contact CorpNet directly at (888) 449-2638. Or email them at [email protected].
Q: Can I run payroll before my registration is done?
A: Yes, you can usually run payroll before all state tax info is added in Gusto. You may be asked to enter tax rates and tax deposit frequencies, but can use temporary info.
Important reminders
Q: Can I use Gusto to register in a new state without a Federal Employer Identification Number (FEIN)? What if my business is merging or being acquired?
A: No, you need a FEIN in Gusto to get registration help for state taxes.
If your business is merging or being acquired, CorpNet cannot help with registration. You'll need to work with a tax advisor and state agencies directly.
Q: Where can I find my tax information?
A: You can find your tax info in several places:
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 tax yet?
A: If you want CorpNet to start setting up an unemployment account number before you're liable, you can:
Q: Can CorpNet help if the responsible party is international without an ITIN or SSN?
A: CorpNet might be able to help. Contact them at [email protected] or 1(888) 449-2638.
Q: Why am I unable to enter 0% ownership for the responsible party or add a commercial owner?
A: Some states have a 1% minimum for the responsible party ownership percentage. These states include ID, KS, MN, OH, SC, DC, DE, MD, NJ, NY, and RI.
You’ll need to place registration orders directly with CorpNet outside of Gusto or register directly with the agency.
Some states require an individual owner to be listed. If you’re a non-profit or unsure, contact CorpNet for help at [email protected] or 1(888) 449-2638.
Q: Does CorpNet help with giving Gusto third-party access (TPA) for tax payments?
A: Some state agencies need Gusto to have TPA access to file and pay your taxes. Usually, CorpNet does not set this up, so you’ll have to do it yourself after registration.
Check the state registration articles to see if TPA is needed and how to set it up. If there's no “Authorize Gusto” section, then TPA is not needed right now.
Q: Does CorpNet help close state tax accounts?
A: No, you'll need to close the tax account yourself.
Click the dropdowns below to learn how to register with state agencies. Do not forget to give Gusto third-party access (TPA) so we can file and pay your taxes for you.
You need to register for withholding (income) tax with the Minnesota Department of Revenue (DOR). You should get your account number right after registering.
After a work address in Minnesota is assigned to one or more employees, you can add your tax account information:
If you edit a tax account number after payments or filings have already been made, there may be tax implications. Learn how to pull reports in Gusto that can help you correct any historical tax issues related to tax account number updates.
In Minnesota, most businesses must start paying unemployment tax after paying one Minnesota-employee at least $1.00.
If you need to run payroll but do not yet meet the requirements, Gusto lets you enter the new employer rate for Minnesota temporarily. Update the rate once you get it. You can also check Minnesota's website for new employer rates by business type.
Minnesota has two account types:
Some businesses may have two Employer Account Numbers (EANs). This happens when some employees need both Unemployment Insurance and Paid Leave, while others only need Paid Leave (because they're exempt from unemployment).
You can get your Employer Account Number(s) right away by registering online:
After a work address in Minnesota is assigned to one or more employees, you can add your tax account information:
If you've already registered in the state, you'll need to enter your tax account details in Gusto.
You'll need to be registered with one or more of the agencies below for Gusto to file and pay taxes for you:
If you haven’t registered yet, follow the steps above in this article.
If you’ve run payroll in Minnesota before, you can find your MN Withholding Tax ID by:
Remember to give Gusto third-party access (TPA) so we can file and pay these taxes for you.
If you’ve run payroll in Minnesota before, you can find your MN Employer Account Number (EAN) by:
Your EAN should start with a "0" followed by 7 digits. If you have an older number, just enter the 7 digits you have into Gusto.
Businesses with two EANs (Sep 2024 update)
Some businesses may have two Employer Account Numbers (EANs). This happens when some employees need both Unemployment Insurance and Paid Leave, while others only need Paid Leave (because they're exempt from unemployment).
Remember to give Gusto third-party access (TPA) so we can file and pay these taxes for you.
To find your UI rate:
When entering your UI rate in Gusto, do not include these rates (they’re already included):
If you cannot find your rate, call the agency at (651) 296-6141.
If you do not have your rate yet, enter the new employer rate for Minnesota temporarily. Update the rate once you get it.
Owners or officers with 25% or more of the company should work with the agency to see if they're exempt from unemployment insurance. Make sure the agency knows who these owners are. If they’re exempt, you can set up an exemption for them in Gusto.
After a work address in Minnesota is assigned to one or more employees, you can add your tax account information:
If you edit a tax account number after payments or filings have already been made, there may be tax implications. Learn how to pull reports in Gusto that can help you correct any historical tax issues related to tax account number updates.
Starting with the third quarter of 2024, unemployment insurance (UI) tax returns will also be sent to the Paid Leave Department to collect information. Employers will meet the Paid Leave wage reporting rules by reporting their Q3 2024 wages in October, following the usual UI process.
Starting Jan 1, 2026, both employees and employers will begin making deductions and contributions.
Go to the resources below to learn more:
To let Gusto file and pay your taxes, you need to give Gusto third-party access to these Minnesota agencies:
If we need to file an amended return, you'll need to give us additional access.
Gusto needs TPA to pay and file your withholding taxes. We'll send a request for third-party access, and you'll need to approve it before we can file your taxes.
Once approved, the DOR will notify Gusto that we have access.
Troubleshooting TPA issues
Contact the DOR at (651) 282-9999 if you need help.
To make changes (amendments) to your tax filings, Gusto needs specific access to your Minnesota e-Services account. Amended filings are often handled differently than regular filings.
Gusto has already requested this access for you. To approve it:
After you submit, Gusto will get an email confirming 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.
This agency requires that Gusto have third party access to your online MN e-Services account to submit an amendment on your behalf. Amendments often call for a different filing method than original returns.
How to find forms in your account
Asterisk info (if applicable)
If a form has a star (*) next to it, it will not show up in your tax documents in Gusto. These forms are usually payment vouchers or other forms (ex. coupons) filed electronically.
You can check if 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.