For OnPay to effectively calculate state tax contributions, you'll need to ensure the tax rates entered in OnPay are correct for each state where your company has a tax obligations. For example, if you operate in both California and Nevada, you must keep payroll tax information up-to-date for each and every state where you pay employees.
What you'll need
- California Employer Account Number
- California UI Tax Rate
Where to find your tax information
Refer to the most recent Experience Rating Notice you received from the California Employment Development Department.
- Your California SUI Rate is listed in the box in the upper right
- Your California Employment Training Tax (ETT) Rate is listed below it in the same box
- Your effective date is in then paragraph in the upper left
Where to enter your rate in OnPay
In the Payroll tab, click Set up, then Payroll Taxes.
Note: If you pay employees in multiple states, you'll find each state listed under "Payroll Taxes". Select a state to enter your state tax information.
Don't see "Set up" in the Payroll tab?
If you haven't updated to the newest version of OnPay's navigation menu, look for "Payroll Taxes" in the Company tab. More about nested navigation→
Use the Update buttons to enter your California UI Contribution rate and your ETT rate separately.
Set SUI Rate
In the pop-up calendar above "Choose Effective Date", select the first date that this rate applies, then enter your rate as a percent in the next field.
Click Save when you're done.
Set ETT Rate
Using the pop-up calendar, select the effective date for your ETT rate as indicated in your notice, then select your ETT rate from the menu.
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