✦ State Payroll Tax Registration

Register for payroll

taxes in
Kansas
— we handle it.

To set up payroll in Kansas requires two state agency registrations. We handle both registrations and deliver your credentials so you can run payroll without the administrative burden.

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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

Kansas Department of Revenue

Handles state income tax withholding registration for all Kansas employers.

Unemployment Insurance

Kansas Department of Labor

Handles Unemployment Insurance (UI) registration for all Kansas employers.

✦ 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.

Kansas has a two-bracket income tax system with rates of 3.1% and 5.7% as of 2025, reduced from three brackets following SB 1 enacted in June 2024.
Kansas new employers pay a UI rate of 2.7% on the first $15,100 of wages in 2026 — the wage base increased from $14,000 in 2025.
Kansas has no state SDI program and no local payroll taxes. Two registrations required: Kansas Department of Revenue (withholding) and Kansas Department of Labor (UI).
Kansas enacted significant income tax reform in 2024 — consolidating brackets and reducing rates. Employers should verify current withholding tables annually as Kansas continues its reform path.
✦ 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 registration
We register with all required state agencies
Credentials delivered to you
Works with your existing payroll system
Setup Plan
$349
one-time
1 state registration included
Full payroll system configuration
Employee setup support

State Payroll Tax FAQs

Common questions about registering for payroll taxes.

Do I need to register for payroll taxes in Kansas?

Yes, employers with workers in Kansas are required to register for income tax withholding with the Kansas Department of Revenue and unemployment insurance with the Kansas Department of Labor. We take care of both registrations on your behalf, covering your obligations whether your business is based in Kansas or another state.

How do I register for payroll taxes in Kansas?

Kansas requires separate registrations with the Department of Revenue for withholding and the Department of Labor for UI. Both registrations are done online through state portals. We complete both registrations on your behalf and deliver your account numbers once approved.

What information do you need to register my business for payroll taxes in Kansas?

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 a Kansas payroll tax registration take?

Kansas payroll tax registration processing times vary, ranging from instant online issuance to several weeks depending on the state's workload. We handle both withholding and unemployment insurance filings with the Kansas Department of Revenue and the Kansas Department of Labor and monitor the status of your registration, notifying you as soon as your credentials are issued by the state.