Utah Employer Tax Information
To sign up for Square’s online payroll services in Utah, you must be registered with the Utah State Tax Commission (STC) and Utah Department of Workforce Services (DWS) so we can pay and file your state taxes.
| Agency | Required Tax Information | Tax ID Format |
| Utah State Tax Commission | Utah Withholding Account ID | 00000000-000-WTH (11 digits + WTH) |
| Utah Department of Workforce Services | DWS Employer Registration Number | C0-000000-0 (C + 8 digits) |
| Unemployment Tax Contribution Rate | X.XX% |
Utah New Employer Registration
Utah Withholding Account ID
Register online as a new business.
You will receive your Withholding Account ID within 2 weeks from the Utah Department of Revenue. Please do not enter the temporary account number provided after registering online.
DWS Employer Registration Number
Register online as a new business.
You will receive your Employer Registration Number within 15 days.
Unemployment Tax Contribution Rate
You will be assigned an Unemployment Tax Contribution Rate based on your industry. For more information, contact the agency at (801) 526-9235.
Find Your Utah Tax ID Numbers and Rates
Utah Withholding Account ID
You can find your Withholding Account ID on any mail you have received from the State Tax Commission, or or any previously filed tax forms.
If you’re unsure, contact the agency at (801) 297-2200.
DWS Employer Registration Number
You can find your Employer Registration Number on any mail you have received from the Department of Workforce Services.
If you’re unsure, contact the agency at (801) 526-9235.
Unemployment Tax Contribution Rate
You can find your Unemployment Tax Contribution Rate on the Contribution Rate Notice sent by the Department of Workforce Services.
If you’re unsure, contact the agency at (801) 526-9235.
Utah Payroll Tax Details
Square Payroll processes the following per the frequency below to the listed state agencies:
| Agency | Name | Frequency |
| Utah State Tax Commission | Withholding Tax Payment (TC-941PC) | Pay Per Run |
| Withholding Tax Filing (TC-941) | Quarterly | |
| Annual Withholding Tax Filing (TC-941R) | Annually | |
| State W-2 Reporting | Annually | |
| Utah Department of Workforce Services | Unemployment Insurance Tax Payment | Quarterly |
| Unemployment Insurance Quarterly Wage List and Contribution Report | Quarterly | New Hire Reporting | Per New Employee |
Learn how to locate or obtain an EIN.