Connecticut New Employer Information
Congratulations on your decision to become a new employer in Connecticut! You will need a few things in place before you run your first payroll:
Federal and State Tax Accounts
Federal Tax Accounts:
Apply for an EIN View Details
Enroll in EFTPS View Details
State of Connecticut Tax Accounts
Register With CT Department of Revenue Services View Details
Register With Connecticut Department of Labor View Details
Get Your SUTA Rate View Details
Setting Up Your New Employee
Fill Out Form I-9 View Details
Have Employee Fill Out Federal Form W-4 View Details
Have Employee Fill Out State Form CT-W4 View Details
Report New Hires View Details
Meet Minimum Wage Requirements View Details
Once you have all the necessary information, you will be able to set up your payroll for your business.
You need to keep employee payroll records for a minimum of three years. For more information, read our help article, “What Employers Should Know About Employee Payroll Records”
This is not an all-inclusive list and employers should contact their state and local government for a full list of compliances.
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