Utah Payroll Tax Requirements
There are three required tax items you need in order to get set up for payroll.
| Requirement | Format | Agency |
|---|---|---|
| Withholding Account ID | 00000000-000-WTH (11 digits +WTH) | Utah State Tax Commission |
| DWS Employer Registration Number | C0-000000-0 (C + 8 digits) | Utah Department of Workforce Services |
| Unemployment Tax Contribution Rate | X.XX% | Utah Department of Workforce Services |
Withholding Account ID
New businesses can register online. You will receive your Withholding Account Id within 2 weeks. Do not use the temporary account number provided.
Employer Registration Number
New businesses can register online. You will receive your Employer Registration Number within 15 days.
Unemployment Tax Contribution Rate
Your industry will determine your contribution rate; for questions, contact the agency at (801) 526-9235.
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Your Withholding Account ID is on all your mail from the State Tax Commission, or on previously filed tax forms. If you have any questions, call (801) 297-2200.
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Your Employer Registration Number is on all your mail from the Department of Workforce Services. If you have questions, call (801) 526-9235.
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Your Unemployment Tax Contribution Rate is on the notice sent from the Department of Workforce Services. If you have any questions, call (801) 526-9235.