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Pennsylvania Payroll Guide
Pennsylvania Payroll Guide

Pennsylvania Payroll Guide

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Written by Isabelle Talkington
Updated over 2 months ago

There are 4 required tax items you’ll need in order to get setup for payroll.

Requirement

Format

Agency

Withholding Tax Account Number

0000-0000 (8 digits)

Filing Frequency

Semi-weekly, Semi-monthly, Monthly, or Quarterly

UC Account Number

0000000 (7 digits)

Total Contribution Rate

X.XXXX%

How to register:

  • Withholding Tax Account Number and Filing Frequency

    • For new businesses, register online with the PA Department of Revenue to obtain your account number and filing frequency. You can also reach the agency at (888) 728-2937.

  • Unemployment Compensation Account Number and Tax Rate

    • For new businesses, register online with the PA Department of Labor and Industry to acquire your number and tax rate.

How to locate these numbers if you’re already registered:

  • You can find your Withholding Tax Account Number and filing frequency online, or on correspondence from the PA Department of Revenue. If you have any questions, contact the agency at (888) 728-2937.

  • You can find your Unemployment Compensation Account Number and tax rate online, or on the notice mailed by the PA Department of Labor and Industry. If you have any questions, contact the agency at (866) 403-6163.

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