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Midwest States and Tax Information

Fingercheck's tax requirements for states in the Midwest region of the United States.

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Written by Jeffrey Mo
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Fingercheck requires that all clients register for state and local payroll tax accounts, where they are required to make payments. Employers are responsible for paying all payroll taxes, including the employees’ portion withheld from their paychecks.

This article will provide you with Fingercheck's tax requirements for these states in the Northeast region of the United States:

Each state will include a section for payroll tax facts and supported filings. The payroll tax facts section gives more details about each state.

Each state includes a section for payroll tax facts and supported filings. The payroll tax facts section gives more details about each state.

The tax ID format will list examples of accepted tax IDs that can be entered in Fingercheck for successful payroll filings.

The new employer rate is the rate that the state assigns to employers who sign up for a brand-new unemployment account. We are also providing the range of unemployment rates the state can assign to a single employer.

The unemployment wage base is the wage limit on employee taxable wages paid during the calendar year that employers are required to calculate and pay unemployment taxes.

The minimum wage is the minimum wage employees should be paid.

The supported filings section provides more details about the unemployment and withholding filings supported by Fingercheck, in addition to details about withholding tax frequencies and new hire reporting.


Colorado

To be able to fully utilize Fingercheck’s all-in-one payroll services in Colorado your company must first be registered for the following payroll tax accounts:

Colorado Payroll tax facts

Unemployment tax ID format: ######## (8 digits)

New employer unemployment rate: 3.05%

Min - max unemployment rate: 0.64 - 8.68%

Unemployment wage base: $23,800

Withholding tax ID format: ######## (8digits)

Minimum wage: $14.42

Paid Family Leave (PFL) tax ID format: ######### (9 digits), FEIN is used as the tax ID.
Employers and employees share FAMLI program funding equally (0.9% of employee wage). Employers may cover full cost as a benefit. Premiums apply up to the Social Security limit, or $168,600.

Colorado has local taxes:

Employers may be required to register their businesses for local Occupational Privilege Tax (OPT) accounts. It is the employer’s responsibility to confirm which jurisdictions they need to register and pay taxes in.

Colorado supported filings

Fingercheck supports all payroll and new hire reporting in Colorado. A new hire report is submitted for every new hire and employee that you rehired in Fingercheck.

Employers must assign a Third Party Administrator (TPA) to Fingercheck to allow successful filings and payments for withholding and the Paid Family and Medical Leave Insurance Program (FAMLI).

Withholding TPA

The Colorado Department of Revenue requires employers to set up TPA for withholding tax through their Revenue Online online account. You need to assign TPA to Agent ID 1586.

The Colorado Department of Revenue provides instructions online to help businesses with the process of assigning TPA.

Paid Family and Medical TPA

The Colorado Department of Revenue requires employers to set up TPA for withholding tax through their login.gov account. You need to assign TPA to Agent ID 1015721400.

The Colorado Department of Revenue provides instructions online to help businesses with the process of assigning TPA.

Tax

Filing and payment

Frequency

Unemployment

Wages and Contribution report

Quarterly

Withholding

Tax Payment (DR 1094)

Per payroll

Withholding

Wage and Tax Statement (W-2)

Annually

Local: Aurora

Payment and return

Monthly / Quarterly

Local: Aurora

Wage and Tax Statement (W-2)

Annually

Local: Denver

Payment and return

Monthly / Quarterly

Local: Denver

Wage and Tax Statement (W-2)

Annually

Local: Glendale

Payment and return

Monthly

Local: Glendale

Wage and Tax Statement (W-2)

Annually

Local: Greenwood

Payment and return

Monthly

Local: Greenwood

Wage and Tax Statement (W-2)

Annually

Local: Sheridan

Payment and return

Monthly

Local: Sheridan

Wage and Tax Statement (W-2)

Annually

Register for Colorado payroll accounts

Employers will need to register for three payroll accounts in Colorado to allow Fingercheck to successfully draft and file your state taxes.

Check out How to Register for a State Tax ID to find out more about working with our partner to submit an employer registration for a payroll account.

Once you receive your tax ID, check out How to Add a State Tax ID in Fingercheck.

Unemployment

Employers can register online for their unemployment account using MyUI Employer+. Employers will receive their Colorado unemployment tax ID within 10 business days of completing the online application.

If you have any questions, you can contact the Colorado Department of Labor and Employment by phone at 303-318-9100, or by email at cdle_employer_services@state.co.us.

Withholding

Colorado offers out-of-state businesses to submit an online application to register their business for a withholding account with MyBizColorado. This option may require that you register your business with the Secretary of State (SOS), and there may be a fee associated with it when you register.

Another option available for out-of-state employers registering for a withholding account is submitting a completed Wage Withholding Account Application (CR 0100).

You can email the completed CR 0100 to dor_taxapplications@state.co.us.

The Colorado Department of Revenue requires employers to set up TPA for withholding tax through their Revenue Online online account. You need to assign TPA to Agent ID 1586.

The Colorado Department of Revenue provides instructions online to help businesses with the process of assigning TPA.

Please note that you should consult with a tax or legal professional who is well-versed with establishing business accounts in Colorado.

Paid Family Leave

Employers can register online for Paid Family and Medical by creating a MyFAMLI+ account. You will receive your tax ID upon successfully creating an account. If you have any questions about your account or registration, you can contact FAMLI by phone at 866-CO-FAMLI (866-263-2654).

The Colorado Department of Revenue requires employers to set up TPA for withholding tax through their login.gov account. You need to assign TPA to Agent ID 1015721400.

The Colorado Department of Revenue provides instructions online to help businesses with the process of assigning TPA.

Local

Aurora

Employers can register online for OPT taxes. You will receive your tax ID upon successfully creating an account. If you have any questions about your account or registration, you can contact 303-739-7800.

Denver

Employers can register online for OPT taxes. You will receive your tax ID upon successfully creating an account. If you have any questions about your account or registration, you can contact 720-913-9400.

Glendale

Employers can register online for OPT taxes. You will receive your tax ID upon successfully creating an account. If you have any questions about your account or registration, you can contact 303-639-4706.

Greenwood

Employers can register online for OPT taxes. You will receive your tax ID upon successfully creating an account. If you have any questions about your account or registration, you can contact 303-486-8299.

Sheridan

Employers can register online for OPT taxes by creating a MUNIRevs account. You will receive your tax ID upon successfully creating an account. If you have any questions about your account or registration, you can contact 303-438-3306.


Illinois

To be able to fully utilize Fingercheck’s all-in-one payroll services in Illinois, your company must first be registered for the following payroll tax accounts:

Illinois Payroll tax facts

Unemployment tax ID format: ####### (7 digits) or #######-# (8 digits)

New employer unemployment rate: 3.95%

Min - max unemployment rate: 0.850 - 8.650%

Unemployment wage base: $13,590

Withholding tax ID format: ##-####### ### (12 digits), FEIN is used as part of the tax ID.

Minimum wage: $7.25

Illinois supported filings

Fingercheck supports all payroll and new hire reporting in Illinois. A new hire report is submitted for every new hire and employee that you rehired in Fingercheck.

Employers must assign a Third Party Administrator (TPA) to Fingercheck to allow successful filings and payments for unemployment and withholding.

Unemployment TPA

The IDES requires employers to set up TPA for withholding tax using the MyTax Illinois portal. You need to assign TPA to Agent ID APTM001.

Withholding TPA

The IDES requires employers to set up TPA for withholding tax using the MyTax Illinois portal. You need to assign TPA to Agent ID 45844.

Tax

Filing and payment

Frequency

Unemployment

Monthly wage report

Monthly - report not filed for QE months (March, June, September, and December)

Unemployment

Quarterly

Withholding

Payment Coupon (IL-501)

Monthly

Withholding

Tax Return (IL-941)

Quarterly

Withholding

Wage and Tax Statement (IL W-2)

Annually

Register for Illinois payroll accounts

Illinois offers employers a combined registration for their unemployment and withholding accounts online using the MyTax Illinois portal to complete their Form REG-1.

Check out How to Register for a State Tax ID to find out more about working with our partner to submit an employer registration for a payroll account.

Once you receive your tax ID, check out How to Add a State Tax ID in Fingercheck.

Unemployment

Employers can register online for their unemployment account using the MyTax Illinois portal. You will receive your tax ID upon successfully completing the online registration. If you have any questions about your account or registration, you can contact the IDES by phone at 800-247-4984.

The IDES requires employers to set up TPA for unemployment tax using the MyTax Illinois portal. You need to assign TPA to Agent ID APTM001.

Withholding

Employers can register online for their withholding account using the MyTax Illinois portal. You will receive your tax ID upon successfully completing the online registration. If you have any questions about your account or registration, you can contact the DOR by phone at 800-247-4984.

The IDES requires employers to set up TPA for withholding tax using the MyTax Illinois portal. You need to assign TPA to Agent ID APTM001.


Indiana

To be able to fully utilize Fingercheck’s all-in-one payroll services in Indiana, your company must first be registered for the following payroll tax accounts:

Indiana Payroll tax facts

Unemployment tax ID format: ###### (6 digits)

New employer unemployment rate: 1.6% or 2.5%

Min - max unemployment rate: 0.5 - 7.4%

Unemployment wage base: $9,500

Withholding tax ID format: 0######### ### (13 digits)

Minimum wage: $7.25

Indiana has local taxes: Indiana local taxes are combined with state withholding payments and filings. Employers do not need to register for a separate local tax account.

Indiana supported filings

Fingercheck supports all payroll and new hire reporting in Indiana. A new hire report is submitted for every new hire and employee that you rehired in Fingercheck.

Employers must assign a Third Party Administrator (TPA) to Fingercheck to allow successful filings and payments for unemployment and withholding.

The Indiana Department of Workforce Development requires employers to set up TPA online for unemployment tax through the Employer Self-Service. You need to assign TPA to Agent ID 122145.

Tax

Filing and payment

Frequency

Unemployment

Wage/Payroll Report and Payment (UC-5)

Quarterly

Withholding

Tax Payment / Filing (WH-1)

Monthly

Withholding

State W-2 Reporting

Annually

Withholding

Annual Withholding Tax Filing (WH-3)

Annually

Register for Indiana payroll accounts

Employers will need to register for two payroll accounts in Indiana to allow Fingercheck to successfully draft and file your state taxes.

Check out How to Register for a State Tax ID to find out more about working with our partner to submit an employer registration for a payroll account.

Once you receive your tax ID, check out How to Add a State Tax ID in Fingercheck.

Unemployment

Employers can register online for their unemployment account. You will receive your tax ID upon successfully completing the online registration. If you have any questions about your account or registration, you can contact the Indiana Department of Workforce Development by phone at 800-891-6499.

The Indiana Department of Workforce Development requires employers to set up TPA online for unemployment tax through the Employer Self-Service. You need to assign TPA to Agent ID 122145.

Withholding

Employers can register online for their withholding account using INBIZ. Employers will receive their Indiana withholding tax ID within 2-5 hours of completing the online application.

If you have any questions about your account or registration, you can contact the Indiana Department of Revenue Services by phone at 317-233-4016.


Iowa

To be able to fully utilize Fingercheck’s all-in-one payroll services in Iowa, your company must first be registered for the following payroll tax accounts:

Iowa Payroll tax facts

Unemployment tax ID format: ######## (8 digits)

New employer unemployment rate: 1.00%

Min - max unemployment rate: 0.0 - 7.0%

Unemployment wage base: $25,000

Withholding tax ID format: ##-####### (9 digits), FEIN is used as tax ID.

Minimum wage: $7.25

Iowa supported filings

Fingercheck supports all payroll and new hire reporting in Iowa. A new hire report is submitted for every new hire and employee that you rehired in Fingercheck.

Employers must assign a Third Party Administrator (TPA) to Fingercheck to allow successful filings and payments for unemployment and withholding.

The Iowa Department of Workforce Development requires employers to set up TPA online for unemployment tax through the Employer Self-Service. You need to assign TPA to Agent ID R2544682.

Tax

Filing and payment

Frequency

Unemployment

Contribution & Payroll Report (IA 65-5300)

Quarterly

Withholding

Tax Payment Voucher

Semi-monthly / Monthly

Withholding

Tax Return

Quarterly

Withholding

Verified Summary Report

Annually

Withholding

Wage and Tax Statement (W-2)

Annually

Register for Iowa payroll accounts

Employers will need to register for two payroll accounts in Iowa to allow Fingercheck to successfully draft and file your state taxes.

Check out How to Register for a State Tax ID to find out more about working with our partner to submit an employer registration for a payroll account.

Once you receive your tax ID, check out How to Add a State Tax ID in Fingercheck.

Unemployment

Employers can register online for their unemployment account using MyIowaUI. You will receive your tax ID upon successfully completing the online registration. If you have any questions about your account or registration, you can contact the IWD by phone at 888-848-7442, or by email at IWDuitax@iwd.iowa.gov.

The Iowa Department of Workforce Development requires employers to set up TPA online for unemployment tax through the Employer Self-Service. You need to assign TPA to Agent ID R2544682.

Withholding

Employers can register online for their withholding account at GovConnectIowa. You will receive your tax ID upon successfully completing the online registration.

If you have any questions about your account or registration, you can contact the Department of Revenue Services by phone at 860-297-5962.


Kansas

To be able to fully utilize Fingercheck’s all-in-one payroll services in Kansas, your company must first be registered for the following payroll tax accounts:

Kansas Payroll tax facts

Unemployment tax ID format: ###### (6 digits)

New employer unemployment rate: 2.70%

Min - max unemployment rate: 0.16 - 6.0%

Unemployment wage base: $14,000

Withholding tax ID format: 036-#########-F01 (14 digits)

Minimum wage: $7.25

Kansas supported filings

Fingercheck supports all payroll and new hire reporting in Kansas. A new hire report is submitted for every new hire and employee that you rehired in Fingercheck.

Tax

Filing and payment

Frequency

Unemployment

Filing / Payment (Form K-CNS 100/101)

Quarterly

Withholding

Tax Payment (Form KW-5)

Per payroll

Withholding

Annual Withholding Tax Return (Form KW-3)

Annually

Withholding

Wage and Tax Statement (W-2)

Quarterly

Register for Kansas payroll accounts

Employers will need to register for two payroll accounts in Kansas to allow Fingercheck to successfully draft and file your state taxes.

Check out How to Register for a State Tax ID to find out more about working with our partner to submit an employer registration for a payroll account.

Once you receive your tax ID, check out How to Add a State Tax ID in Fingercheck.

Unemployment

Employers can register online for their unemployment account. You will receive your tax ID upon successfully completing the online registration.

If you have any questions about your account or registration, you can contact the Kansas Department of Labor by phone at 800-292-6333.

Withholding

Employers can register online for their withholding account. You will receive your tax ID upon successfully completing the online registration.

If you have any questions about your account or registration, you can contact the Kansas Department of Revenue by phone at 785-368-8222.


Missouri

To be able to fully utilize Fingercheck’s all-in-one payroll services in Missouri, your company must first be registered for the following payroll tax accounts:

Missouri Payroll tax facts

Unemployment tax ID format: ##-#####-#-## (10 digits)

New employer unemployment rate: 2.376%

Min - max unemployment rate: 0.0 - 8.1%

Unemployment wage base: $25,000

Withholding tax ID format: ######## (8 digits)

Minimum wage: $12.30

Missouri has local taxes:

Employers may be required to register their businesses for local payroll tax accounts. It is the employer’s responsibility to confirm which jurisdictions they need to register and pay taxes in.

Missouri supported filings

Fingercheck supports all payroll and new hire reporting in Missouri. A new hire report is submitted for every new hire and employee that you rehired in Fingercheck.

Tax

Filing and payment

Frequency

Unemployment

Filing and payment

Quarterly

Withholding

Payment

Per payroll

Withholding

Filing (Form MO-941)

Monthly

Withholding

State W-3

Annually

Withholding

Wage and Tax Statement (W-2)

Annually

Local: Kansas City

Tax Payment (Form RD-130)

Per payroll

Local: Kansas City

Tax Filing (Form RD-110)

Quarterly

Local: Kansas City

Tax Filing (Form RD-113)

Annually

Local: Kansas City

Wage and Tax Statement (W-2)

Annually

Local: St. Louis

Payroll Expense Tax Filing/Payment (Forms W-10/P-10)

Quarterly

Local: St. Louis

W-3 Reconciliation

Annual

Local: St. Louis

Wage and Tax Statement (W-2)

Annual

Register for Missouri payroll accounts

Missouri offers employers a combined registration online for withholding and unemployment tax accounts. You will receive your tax ID within 14 business days.

Check out How to Register for a State Tax ID to find out more about working with our partner to submit an employer registration for a payroll account.

Once you receive your tax ID, check out How to Add a State Tax ID in Fingercheck.

Unemployment

Missouri offers employers a combined registration online for withholding and unemployment tax accounts. You will receive your tax ID within 14 business days.

If you have any questions about your account or registration, you can contact the Missouri Department of Labor and Industrial Relations by phone at 573-751-1995.

Withholding

Missouri offers employers a combined registration online for withholding and unemployment tax accounts. You will receive your tax ID within 14 business days.

If you have any questions about your account or registration, you can contact the Missouri Department of Revenue by phone at 888-929-0513.

Local

Kansas City

Employers can register their business online with the Kansas City Revenue Division. You will receive your tax ID upon successfully creating an account. If you have any questions about your account or registration, you can contact 816-513-1313.

St. Louis

Employers can register their business for an Earnings Tax Account by emailing a completed Form E-9 to EarningsTaxCOR@stlouis-mo.gov. You will receive your tax ID upon successfully creating an account.

If you have any questions about your account or registration, you can contact 314-622-3291.


Nebraska

To be able to fully utilize Fingercheck’s all-in-one payroll services in Nebraska, your company must first be registered for the following payroll tax accounts:

Nebraska Payroll tax facts

Unemployment tax ID format: ########## (10 digits)

New employer unemployment rate: 1.25%

Min - max unemployment rate: 0.0 - 5.4%

Unemployment wage base: $9,000

Withholding tax ID format: 021-######### (12 digits)

Minimum wage: $12.00

Nebraska supported filings

Fingercheck supports all payroll and new hire reporting in Nebraska. A new hire report is submitted for every new hire and employee that you rehired in Fingercheck.

Tax

Filing and payment

Frequency

Unemployment

Combined Tax (UI11T) and Wage (UI11W) Report

Quarterly

Withholding

Payment

Per payroll

Withholding

Return (Form 941N)

Quarterly

Withholding

Reconciliation of Income Tax Withheld (W-3N)

Annually

Withholding

Wage and Tax Statement (W-2)

Annually

Register for Nebraska payroll accounts

Employers will need to register for two payroll accounts in Nebraska to allow Fingercheck to successfully draft and file your state taxes.

Check out How to Register for a State Tax ID to find out more about working with our partner to submit an employer registration for a payroll account.

Once you receive your tax ID, check out How to Add a State Tax ID in Fingercheck.

Unemployment

Employers can register online for their unemployment account. You will receive your tax ID upon successfully completing the online registration.

If you have any questions about your account or registration, you can contact the Nebraska Department of Labor by phone at 402-471-9898.

Withholding

Employers can register online for their withholding account. You will receive your tax ID upon successfully completing the online registration.

If you have any questions about your account or registration, you can contact the Nebraska Department of Revenue by phone at 800-742-7474.


North Dakota

To be able to fully utilize Fingercheck’s all-in-one payroll services in North Dakota, your company must first be registered for the following payroll tax accounts:

North Dakota Payroll tax facts

Unemployment tax ID format: ####### (7 digits)

New employer unemployment rate: 1.09%

Min - max unemployment rate: 0.08 - 9.68%

Unemployment wage base: $43,800

Withholding tax ID format: ######### ## (11 digits)

Minimum wage: $7.25

Workers’ compensation: North Dakota is a monopolistic state that requires employers to obtain workers’ compensation through the state as part of Workforce Safety & Insurance. Fingercheck is not able to support this.

North Dakota supported filings

Fingercheck supports all payroll and new hire reporting in North Dakota. A new hire report is submitted for every new hire and employee that you rehired in Fingercheck.

Tax

Filing and payment

Frequency

Unemployment

Contribution and Wage Report (SFN 41263)

Quarterly

Withholding

Tax Payment

Monthly / Quarterly

Withholding

Return (Form 306)

Monthly / Quarterly

Withholding

Wage and Tax Statement (W-2)

Annually

Register for North Dakota payroll accounts

Employers will need to register for two payroll accounts in North Dakota to allow Fingercheck to successfully draft and file your state taxes.

Check out How to Register for a State Tax ID to find out more about working with our partner to submit an employer registration for a payroll account.

Once you receive your tax ID, check out How to Add a State Tax ID in Fingercheck.

Unemployment

Employers can register online for their unemployment account. You will receive your tax ID upon successfully completing the online registration.

If you have any questions about your account or registration, you can contact the North Dakota Job Service by phone at 701-328-2825.

Withholding

Employers can register online for their withholding account. You will receive your tax ID upon successfully completing the online registration.

If you have any questions, you can contact the Department of Revenue Services by phone at 701-328-1241, or by email at taxregistration@nd.gov.


Oklahoma

To be able to fully utilize Fingercheck’s all-in-one payroll services in Oklahoma, your company must first be registered for the following payroll tax accounts:

Oklahoma Payroll tax facts

Unemployment tax ID format: ##-####### (9 digits)

New employer unemployment rate: 1.50%

Min - max unemployment rate: 0.3 - 9.2%

Unemployment wage base: $27,000

Withholding tax ID format: WTH-1#######-## (“WTH” + 10 digits)

Minimum wage: $7.25

Oklahoma supported filings

Fingercheck supports all payroll and new hire reporting in Oklahoma. A new hire report is submitted for every new hire and employee that you rehired in Fingercheck.

Tax

Filing and payment

Frequency

Unemployment

Contribution Report (OES-3)

Quarterly

Withholding

Payment Coupon (WTH 10004)

Per payroll

Withholding

Tax Return (WTH 10001)

Quarterly

Withholding

Transmittal of Wage and Tax Statements (OK W-3)

Annually

Withholding

Wage and Tax Statement (W-2)

Annually

Register for Oklahoma payroll accounts

Employers will need to register for two payroll accounts in Oklahoma to allow Fingercheck to successfully draft and file your state taxes.

Check out How to Register for a State Tax ID to find out more about working with our partner to submit an employer registration for a payroll account.

Once you receive your tax ID, check out How to Add a State Tax ID in Fingercheck.

Unemployment

Employers can submit the completed Form OES-001 for their unemployment account. Mail or fax the completed form back to the address or fax number listed on the instructions.

You will receive your tax ID after OESC completes setting up your employer account within 14-21 days. the online registration.

If you have any questions about your account or registration, you can contact the OESC by phone at 405-557-7222.

Withholding

Employers can register online for their withholding account and establish their OkTAP account. You will receive your tax ID upon successfully completing the online registration.

If you have any questions about your account or registrations, you can contact the Oklahoma Tax Commission by phone at 405-521-3160.


South Dakota

To be able to fully utilize Fingercheck’s all-in-one payroll services in South Dakota, your company must first be registered for the following payroll tax account:

South Dakota Payroll tax facts

Unemployment tax ID format: #####.#-# (7 digits)

New employer unemployment rate: 1.2% - 1st year; 1.0% - 2nd & 3rd years

Min - max unemployment rate: 0.0 - 8.8%

Unemployment wage base: $15,000

Minimum wage: $11.20

South Dakota supported filings

Fingercheck supports all payroll and new hire reporting in South Dakota. A new hire report is submitted for every new hire and employee that you rehired in Fingercheck.

Tax

Filing and payment

Frequency

Unemployment

Contribution, Investment Fee, and Wage Report (Form 21)

Quarterly

Register for South Dakota payroll accounts

Employers will need to register for one payroll account in South Dakota to allow Fingercheck to successfully draft and file your state taxes.

Check out How to Register for a State Tax ID to find out more about working with our partner to submit an employer registration for a payroll account.

Once you receive your tax ID, check out How to Add a State Tax ID in Fingercheck.

Unemployment

Employers can register online for their unemployment account. You will receive your tax ID upon successfully completing the online registration.

If you have any questions about your account or registration, you can contact the DLR by phone at 605-626-2312.


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