Filing payroll tax forms and payments
Employers are required to file payroll tax forms and make payroll tax payments at both the federal, state, and sometimes local level. The due dates will vary by employer and are generally based on the dollar amount of the payroll and other factors specific to your business. The IRS website (http://irs.gov) is the best resource for finding out what the federal requirements are. At the state level, you should contact the Employment Development Department (EDD), Secretary of State, or Department of Revenue, depending on where you live, to learn what the requirements are for your state. As discussed in the Setting up payroll section, you will need to obtain a state employer ID number. Once you do so, you should receive information about filing and paying state payroll taxes, if applicable.
There are a few key reports that you should generate to assist you with completing payroll tax forms:
