Maryland New Employer Information
Congratulations on your decision to become a Maryland new employer! You will need a few things in place before you run your first payroll.
For help registering your business in Maryland, check out our partner, CorpNet.
Federal and State Tax Accounts
Federal Tax Accounts:
- Although it is not required, we recommend that you register for this federal tax paying system. You can easily register online. This account will be helpful for you to make tax payments online or view whatever tax filings have been made on your behalf by Patriot.
- To find out more about the EFTPS, read our article, “What Is EFTPS?”
State of Maryland Tax Accounts:
- The Maryland new employer SUTA rate is 2.6% for 2024. **An exception to this is new construction employers headquartered in another state will use 3.30% in 2024. For more information, visit the Division of Unemployment Insurance.
- You will be assigned an unemployment tax assessment (SUTA) rate every year based on your industry and experience rating.
- For more information about state unemployment tax, check out our article, “What Is SUTA Tax?“
Setting Up Your New Employee:
Once you have all the necessary information, you will be able to set up your payroll for your business.
You will want to keep all payroll records for at least three years. For more information, read our help article, “What Employers Should Know About Employee Payroll Records”
Let us know if you have any questions. We are here to help!
This is not an all-inclusive list for new employers. Please check with the federal and state government for additional requirements for employers.
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