✦ State Payroll Tax Registration

Register for payroll

taxes in
Connecticut
— we handle it.

To set up payroll in Connecticut employers must register with multiple agencies including the state's Paid Leave Authority. We handle all registrations to ensure you are fully compliant.

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Registration Requirements

Register for payroll taxes today - here’s what’s required

Here are the state agencies you need to register with as an employe in your state. We handle all registrations on your behalf.

Withholding Tax

Connecticut Department of Revenue Services

Handles state income tax withholding registration for all Connecticut employers.

Unemployment Insurance

Connecticut Department of Labor

Handles Unemployment Insurance (UI) and TDI (Temporary Disability Insurance) registration.

✦ What Employers Need to Know

Key facts about your state payroll taxes.

A quick overview of what's involved before you run your first payroll.

Connecticut has a progressive income tax ranging from 2% to 6.99%. New employers pay a UI rate of 2.2% on the first $26,100 of wages for approximately three years.
Connecticut requires a separate Paid Family and Medical Leave (PFML) registration with the CT Paid Leave Authority. The employee contribution rate is 0.5% of gross wages, capped at the Social Security wage base.
Connecticut has three separate employer registrations: Department of Revenue Services (withholding), Department of Labor (UI), and CT Paid Leave Authority (PFML) — all required before running payroll.
Connecticut has no broad local payroll taxes — state and federal registrations cover most employers. UI rates for experienced employers range from 1.1% to 8.9%.
✦ How It Works

We handle the whole process for you

You provide the business info — we do the rest.

1

Complete our intake form

Tell us about your business — name, EIN, entity type, and start date. Takes about 5 minutes.

2

We review & prepare

Tell us about your business — name, EIN, entity type, and start date. Takes about 5 minutes.

3

We submit to the state

We register your business with the appropriate state agencies through official portals.

4

You receive your credentials

We deliver your account numbers and filing details — ready to load into your payroll system.

Ready to get registered?

Flat fee, no surprises. We work inside your existing payroll system.

Launch
$0
to start
State payroll tax checkup
Verify if you're already registered
Free provider recommendation if needed
State Registration
$150
per agency registration
We register with all required state agencies
Credentials delivered to you
Works with your existing payroll system
Setup Plan
$599
one-time
Up to 3 state registrations included
Full payroll system configuration
First payroll run verification

State Payroll Tax FAQs

Common questions about registering for payroll taxes.

Do I need to register for payroll taxes in my state?

Yes- if you have employees working in your state, you are required to register with the appropriate state tax agencies before running your first payroll. Failing to register can result in penalties and back taxes.

Does Connecticut require registration with multiple agencies?

Yes — Connecticut employers typically need to register with the Department of Revenue Services for withholding, the Department of Labor for UI and TDI, and the CT Paid Leave Authority for the state's paid leave program. We handle all three registrations as part of your Connecticut setup.

What information do you need to get started?

We'll need your business name, EIN, entity type, physical address, start date of payroll, and owner information. You provide it once through our intake form and we handle everything from there.

How long does the registration process take?

+Processing times vary by state. Most registrations are completed within 5–10 business days. We keep you updated throughout the process and notify you as soon as your credentials are ready.