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Utah Payroll Guide

Utah Payroll Guide

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Written by Isabelle Talkington
Updated over 2 months ago

There are 3 required tax items you’ll need in order to get set up for payroll.

Requirement

Format

Agency

Withholding Account ID

00000000-000-WTH (11 digits + WTH)

DWS Employer Registration Number

C0-000000-0 (C + 8 digits)

Unemployment Tax Contribution Rate

X.XX%

How to register:

  • Withholding Account ID

    • New businesses can register online. You will receive your Withholding Account ID within 2 weeks. Do not use the temporary account number provided.

  • Employer Registration Number

    • New businesses can register online. You will receive your Employer Registration Number within 15 days.

  • Unemployment Tax Contribution Rate

    • Your industry will determine your contribution rate; for questions, please contact the agency at (801) 526-9235.

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

  • Your Withholding Account ID will be on all your mail from the State Tax Commission, or on previously filed tax forms. If you have any questions, please call (801) 297-2200.

  • Your Employer Registration Number will be on all your mail from the Department of Workforce Services. If you have questions, please call (801) 526-9235.

  • Your Unemployment Tax Contribution Rate will be on the notice sent from the Department of Workforce Services. If you have any questions, please call (801) 526-9235.

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