Tennessee Payroll Tax Requirements
There are two required tax items you need in order to get set up for payroll.
| Requirement | Format | Agency |
|---|---|---|
| Employer Account Number | XXXXXXX | Tennessee Department of Labor & Workforce Development |
| Unemployment Insurance Tax Rate | Tennessee Department of Labor & Workforce Development |
Employer Account Number
New businesses should visit the Tennessee Department of Labor & Workforce Development website for specific information on how to register. Once your paperwork has been processed, you will receive your eight-digit (XXXX-XXX X) Employer Account Number and UI tax rate.
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You can find your Employer Account Number on any previously filed wage reports. If you have any questions, contact the Tennessee Department of Labor & workforce Development at (615) 741-2486.
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Your UI rate is on the Notice of Employer’s Premium Rate (LB-0482) mailed to each employer by the Department of Labor & Workforce Development in the first quarter of each year.