When is the best time to switch payroll providers? The absolute best time to switch payroll providers is at year end. (Call us in November and December to learn about our new customer payroll specials for the new year!) If you would like to switch earlier, that is no problem. We recommend switching payroll providers at the end of one of the fiscal quarters during the year (March 31st, June 30th, September 30th, or December 31). It is best to contact us about one month before you would like to switch payroll providers. Changing payroll providers is quite simple and we make it as painless as possible so you can focus on running your business. What documents are needed to switch payroll providers?
We have switched hundreds of clients to our payroll system and specialize in making the payroll process simple, quick, and accurate.
I am a new business or employer, how do I obtain the appropriate tax identification numbers? A federal tax identification number is simple to obtain and can be obtained online. Please visit the following website to obtain an EIN today. Federal EIN Online Application State Tax Identification numbers can be obtained through the department of revenue for each state. See below for details on how to obtain state tax identification numbers. Pennsylvania A Pennsylvania withholding tax identification number and unemployment account number can be obtained by completing the PA-100. The PA-100 is an online application that can be used for Pennsylvania withholding tax, Pennsylvania Unemployment tax, and Pennsylvania Sales Tax. Please visit the following website to obtain the necessary PA tax identification numbers. Pennsylvania Withholding Tax & Unemployment Tax Online Application Texas The state of Texas does not have a state withholding tax, but employers are required to withhold unemployment taxes. A Texas unemployment account number can be obtained by visiting the Texas Workforce Commission Website. Please click the following link to visit their website and obtain a Texas Unemployment Identification Number. Texas Workforce Commission - Unemployment Account Registration Massachusetts The state of Massachusetts requires all new employers to register with the Massachusetts Department of Revenue. By registering with the department, an employer will be assigned a state of Massachusetts withholding account number. Please visit the following link to obtain a Massachusetts withholding account number and to register your business with the state of Massachusetts. State of Massachusetts Payroll Tax Withholding Registration West Virginia The state of West Virginia requires all new employers to register with the West Virginia State Tax Department . By registering with the department, an employer will be assigned a state of West Virginia withholding account number. There is not an online application to register with West Virginia, but once an employer is registered, the employer is able to access their account online. Please visit the following link to obtain the form to register with the state of West Viriginia. West Virginia Employer Withholding Tax Registration Michigan The state of Michigan requires all new employers to register with the state of Michigan. The state of Michigan has a one-stop website that allows employers to register for Michigan State Withholdings Tax and Michigan Unemployment (UIA) Tax. Please visit the following link to connect to the Michigan Business One Stop Site to register for Michigan Payroll taxes. Michigan State Withholding Tax & Unemployement Tax Registration
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