Washington New Employer Information

Congratulations on your decision to become a Washington new employer! You will need a few things in place before you run your first payroll:

Federal and State Tax Accounts

Federal Tax Accounts:

State of Washington Tax Accounts:

Setting Up Your New Employee:

Once you have all the necessary information, you will be able to set up your payroll for your business.

You will want to keep all payroll records for at least three years. For more information, read our help article, “What Employers Should Know About Employee Payroll Records.”

Let us know if you have any questions. We are here to help!

This is not an all-inclusive list for new employers. Visit the federal and state government websites for a complete list of new employer requirements.