Alaska payroll tax and registration guide

Why is this important?

The following information requests and registration instructions must be completed before you can use OnPay to run payroll. To maintain compliance with state payroll tax regulations, you will need to provide: 

• Your state Employer Identification Number and state tax IDs - You must be registered with all state and local agencies listed in this article
• Tax rates - State and local tax offices determine these rates based on the type, age, and size of your business
• TPA and power of attorney - Most tax offices require this before we can submit quarterly wage reports and deposits on your behalf

This information must be provided and maintained by you in order for OnPay to accurately file and deposit tax payments for your company. OnPay is not responsible for any penalties or interest that incur due to missing or incorrect company tax information.

Note: Each state has its own requirements, so if you pay employees in more than one state, you’ll find separate tax guides for each state. 

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• Register with every state agency to get the tax IDs you need within minutes
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• Manage all your government accounts in one place using Middesk's intuitive platform
• Foreign Qualify with the Secretary of State to create payroll tax accounts 

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What information OnPay needs from you

What state and local taxes and filings OnPay handles for Alaska employers

Where you can find the tax account numbers needed

If you are an existing employer who has previously run payroll in Alaska, you likely already have the IDs and online accounts needed for OnPay to process your tax filings.

If you are a new employer in Alaska, you will need to register your business with the Alaska Department of Labor and Workforce Development. This must be completed for OnPay to be able to file and pay your Alaska taxes.

Unemployment Account Number and Tax Rate

Existing Alaska Employer: 

• You can find your Unemployment Account Number on a Tax Rate Notice or the Quarterly Contribution and Wage Report
• Your Unemployment Tax Rate can be found in the bottom left of the Tax Rate Notice. New employers generally have a rate of between 1% to 5.4% for SUTA with a wage base of $51,700
• You will also have to withhold 0.5% on the first $51,700.00 in wages from each employee

New Alaska Employer: Register with the Alaska Department of Labor and Workforce Development 

• Go to myAlaska and follow the instructions to create your account and register your business.
• You will receive an unemployment tax ID & rate after you have registered with the Alaska Department of Labor and Workforce Development.
• You will receive confirmation of the number in 5-7 days via email, which will be followed by a letter in the mail.
• You will need to register with this department if you have employees who work in Alaska. If your business is located out of the state, but some of your employees have a primary work location in Alaska, you will likely need to register with this agency.

Paying employees in other states?

If you operate in multiple states or just have employees working from home across a state line, it's important to file the correct state forms for those workers. See what forms we file in the states where you pay employees.

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