Employer Tax Resources
What is state income tax (SIT) / withholding tax?
State income tax (SIT), also called state withholding tax, is a tax that is withheld from your employee’s paycheck each pay period. The amount that is...
What is State Unemployment Insurance (SUI) tax?
If you have full-time employees, you likely have to pay SUI taxes to fund state unemployment insurance. The Federal Unemployment Tax Act (FUTA) requir...
What is a foreign qualification (FQ)?
Foreign qualification (FQ) is the process of registering your business with the secretary of state (SOS) office in a state other than the one in which...
When should I register with payroll agencies in a new state?
Middesk is unable to consult customers on matters of compliance, such as this. So, your payroll provider is the best resource for this information, as...
Why do I need to register for payroll in a new state?
If you operate a business and employ one or more employees, you must register as an employer in their applicable work state(s). Failure to comply with...
Do I need to register with the Secretary of State (SOS)?
Registering with the Secretary of State (SOS) in another state, also referred to as foreign qualification (FQ), enables your company to legally pursue...
Do I need to set up an account for Workers’ Compensation?
Workers’ compensation insurance covers employees who experience a work-related injury or occupational illness during the course of their regular dutie...
Do I need to set up an account for sales and use tax?
Sales tax is defined as a tax on the sale, transfer, or exchange of a taxable item or service. Retailers are often not required to collect sales tax ...