Massachusetts New Employer Information
Congratulations on your decision to become a new employer in Massachusetts! You will need a few things in place before you run your first payroll:
Federal and State Tax Accounts
Federal Tax Accounts:
Apply for an EINView Details
Enroll in EFTPSView Details
State of Massachusetts Tax Accounts:
Register With Massachusetts Department of RevenueView Details
Register With MA Labor and Workforce DevelopmentView Details
Get Your SUTA Tax RateView Details
Setting Up Your New Employee:
Fill Out Form I-9View Details
Have Employee Fill Out Federal Form W-4View Details
Have Employee Fill Out State Form M-4View Details
Report New HiresView Details
Meet Minimum Wage RequirementsView Details
Once you have all the necessary information, you will be able to set up your payroll for your business.
You will want to keep all payroll records for at least three years. For more information, read our help article, “What Employers Should Know About Employee Payroll Records”
Let us know if you have any questions. We are here to help!
This is not an all-inclusive list and employers should contact their federal, state, and local government for a full list of compliances.
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