New Jersey Employer Tax Information
To sign up for Square’s payroll services in New Jersey, you must be registered with the New Jersey Division of Revenue and New Jersey Department of Labor and Workforce Development so we can pay and file your state taxes.
| Agency | Tax ID | Tax ID Format |
|---|---|---|
| New Jersey Division of Revenue and Enterprise Services | New Jersey Employer Registration Number | XXX-XXX-XXX (9 digits) |
| New Jersey Department of Labor and Workforce Development | ||
| Unemployment Experience Rate | X.XXXX% | |
| Disability Insurance Rate | X.XXX% |
New Jersey New Employer Registration
New Jersey Division of Revenue and Enterprise Services
Register online as a new business.
Your New Jersey Employer Registration Number will match your nine-digit Federal Employer Identification Number (FEIN).
New Jersey Department of Labor and Workforce Development
When you register online with the Division of Revenue, your information will be passed along to the Department of Labor and Workforce Development “which will make a timely and accurate determination of liability.” Read more about registration requirements.
New Jersey Unemployment Experience Rate
If you are unsure of your Unemployment Experience Rate, call the Department of Labor and Workforce Development Employer Accounts department: 866-278-3822
New Jersey Disability Insurance Rate
If you are unsure of your Disability Insurance Rate, call the Department of Labor and Workforce Development Employer Accounts department: 866-278-3822
Find Your New Jersey Tax ID Numbers and Rates
New Jersey Employer Registration Number
Your New Jersey Employer Registration Number matches your nine-digit Federal Employer Identification Number (FEIN).
If you are unsure of your EIN, you can locate it on any previously filed tax forms. Your EIN will be listed at the top of Form 941. Visit here for more information.
New Jersey Unemployment Experience Rate
If you have set up a myNewJersey account, you can look up your Unemployment Experience Rate by logging into your account.
Your Unemployment Experience Rate can be found on the Notice of Employer Contribution Rates that is mailed annually in July.
Call the Department of Labor and Workforce Development: 609-633-6400
Disability Insurance Rate
If you have set up a myNewJersey account, you can look up your Unemployment Experience Rate by logging into your account.
Your Unemployment Experience Rate can be found on the Notice of Employer Contribution Rates that is mailed annually in July.
Call the Department of Labor and Workforce Development: 609-633-6400
You are responsible for ensuring Square Payroll has the correct tax ID numbers and tax rates for your business. If you need to update your information, you can do so from the Tax Info tab in your online Square Dashboard.
New Jersey Payroll Tax Details
Square Payroll processes the following per the frequency below to the listed state agencies:
| Agency | Name | Frequency |
| Division of Revenue and Enterprise Services and Department of Labor & Workforce Development | Withholding Tax Payment | Per Pay Run |
| Unemployment Insurance Tax Payment | Quarterly | |
| Employer’s Quarterly Report (NJ-927) | Quarterly | |
| Employer’s Quarterly Report (NJ-927W) | Quarterly | |
| Employer Report of Wages Paid (NJ WR-30) | Quarterly | |
| Gross Income Tax Reconciliation of Tax Withheld (NJ-W-3) | Annually | |
| Income Tax Employer Reconciliation (NJ-EFW2) | Annually | |
| New Hire Reporting Center | New Hire Report | Per New Employee |
Learn how to locate or obtain an EIN.