Illinois Employer Registration
Congratulations on your decision to become an Illinois new employer! You will need a few things in place before you run your first payroll. For Illinois employer registration help, check out our partner, CorpNet.
Federal and State Tax Accounts
Federal Tax Accounts:
Apply for an EIN View Details
Enroll in EFTPS View Details
State of Illinois Tax Accounts:
Register on MyTaxIllinois for Employer Account Numbers View Details
Get Your SUTA Rate View Details
State-mandated Requirements:
Sign up for Workers’ Comp Insurance View Details
Offer a Qualifying Retirement Plan View Details
Setting Up Your New Employee:
Fill Out Form I-9 View Details
Have Employee Fill Out Federal Form W-4 View Details
Have Employee Fill out State Form IL-4 View Details
Report New Hires View Details
Meet Minimum Wage Requirements View Details
Obtain Labor Law Posters View Details
Once you have all the necessary information, you will be able to set up your payroll for your business. For more information, read, “What Information is Needed to Set Up Payroll?”
You will be required to keep employee 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 your state and federal government for full compliance.
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