There are 4 required tax items you’ll need in order to get set up for payroll.
Requirement | Format | Agency |
Iowa Withholding Permit Number | 00-0000000-000 (12 digits) or 00-0000000 (9 digits) | |
Iowa Filing Frequency | Semi-Monthly, Monthly, or Quarterly | |
Iowa UI Account Number | 00000000 (8 digits) | |
Iowa Contribution Rate | X% |
How to register:
Withholding Permit Number
New businesses can register online. Successful registration will generate your withholding number and filing frequency immediately.
Unemployment Insurance Account
New businesses can register here; afterward, you will receive your unemployment number and contribution rate immediately.
How to locate these numbers if you’re already registered:
You can find your withholding permit number and filing frequency online or in previous correspondence from the IA Department of Revenue.
You can find your unemployment insurance account information and contribution rate online or on any previous Notice of Unemployment Insurance Contribution Rate from IA Workforce Development.
The Iowa Workforce Department can be reached at (888) 848-7442 with any questions.
The Department of Revenue can be reached at (800) 367-3388 with any questions.