Connecticut New Employer Information
Congratulations on your decision to become a new employer in Connecticut! You will need a few things in place before you run your first payroll:
Federal and State Tax Accounts
Federal Tax Accounts:
- Although it is not required, we recommend you enroll in the Electronic Federal Tax Payment System (EFTPS). You can register online for the EFTPS.
- To find out more about EFTPS, read our article, “What Is EFTPS?”
State of Connecticut Tax Accounts
- New employers in Connecticut will also need to register online with the Connecticut Department of Labor for a state unemployment insurance (SUI) tax account.
- New employers in Connecticut must register with the CT Paid Leave Authority for paid family leave. You can register for Connecticut PFMLA on the state website.
- The Connecticut new employer SUTA rate is 2.8% for 2023. For more information, visit the CTDOL.
- The Connecticut Department of Labor will assign your business a new unemployment tax assessment (SUTA) rate every year.
- For more information about SUTA, read, “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 need to keep employee payroll records for a minimum of three years. For more information, read our help article, “What Employers Should Know About Employee Payroll Records”
This is not an all-inclusive list and employers should contact their state and local government for a full list of compliances.
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