Register for payroll
Set up payroll in Maryland — the state has payroll tax requirements plus mandatory county income tax withholding. Every county has its own rate. We assess your situation and handle all registrations.
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.
Maryland Comptroller
Handles state and county income tax withholding registration for all Maryland employers.
Maryland Department of Labor
Handles Unemployment Insurance (UI) registration for all Maryland employers.
Key facts about your state payroll taxes.
A quick overview of what's involved before you run your first payroll.
We handle the whole process for you
You provide the business info — we do the rest.
Complete our intake form
Tell us about your business — name, EIN, entity type, and start date. Takes about 5 minutes.
We review & prepare
Tell us about your business — name, EIN, entity type, and start date. Takes about 5 minutes.
We submit to the state
We register your business with the appropriate state agencies through official portals.
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.
State Payroll Tax FAQs
Common questions about registering for payroll taxes.
Do I need to register for payroll taxes in Maryland?
Yes, businesses with employees in Maryland are required to register for income tax withholding and unemployment insurance, both handled through Maryland's Combined Registration Application. We complete this registration on your behalf through the Maryland Tax Connect portal, covering both obligations in a single filing.
How does Maryland county income tax work?
Maryland is unique in that all 23 counties plus Baltimore City impose their own income tax, and employers are required to withhold the county tax based on where the employee lives. Rates range from 2.25% to 3.2%. We ensure your payroll is configured to handle both state and county withholding correctly.
What information do you need to register my business for payroll taxes in Maryland?
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 Maryland payroll tax registration take?
Maryland payroll tax registration processing times vary, ranging from instant online issuance to several weeks depending on the state's workload. Maryland's Combined Registration Application covers both withholding and unemployment insurance in a single filing, which we complete on your behalf through Maryland Tax Connect and monitor the status of your registration, notifying you as soon as your credentials are issued by the state.
