Nebraska Payroll Tax Requirements
There are three required tax items you need in order to get set up for payroll.
| Requirement | Format | Agency |
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| Identification Number | 21-000000000 (11 digits) | Nebraska Department of Revenue |
| Employer Account Number | 0000000000 (10 digits) | Nebraska Department of Labor |
| UI Combined Tax Rate | X.XX% | Nebraska Department of Labor |
Identification Number
New businesses can register online with the Nebraska Department of Revenue for an Income Tax Withholding account. Add zeros to the beginning of your ID number if it is less than 9 digits.
Employer Account Number and Tax Rate
New businesses can register online with the Nebraska Department of Labor to retrieve your number and tax rate.
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Your Identification Number is on previous correspondence from the Department of Revenue.
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If you have questions, contact the Department of Revenue at (800) 742-7474 or via email on their Contact Us page.
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Add zeros to the beginning of your ID number if it is less than 9 digits.
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Your Employer Account Number and Tax Rate can be found online, or on the Combined Tax Rate Notice mailed by the Department of Labor each year.
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If you have questions, you can contact the Department of Labor at (402) 471-9898, or via email on their Contact Us page.