Existing Employers in Arkansas

If you’ve previously run payroll in Arkansas, you probably already have the necessary account numbers and login credentials:

• Your Withholding Wage Tax Account Number, deposit schedule, and zip code can be found on correspondence from DFA
• Last withholding payment: Refer to your latest submission in the Arkansas TAP system
• Deposit frequency defaults to monthly unless otherwise notified. If you consistently owe under $1,000 per period, you may be reclassified to annual filing

Your Unemployment Account Number and Tax Rate can be located on your annual Tax Rate Notice from DWS or other official forms

New Employers in Arkansas

If you’re new to hiring in Arkansas, you’ll need to register with both:

Arkansas Department of Finance and Administration

• Visit the Arkansas TAP portal to begin your registration
• Once complete, you’ll receive a mailed confirmation with your:
  • Withholding Wage Tax Account Number (ending in -WHW)
  • Assigned deposit frequency (default is monthly)
• You must register if you pay Arkansas wages or if any employees calculate Arkansas withholding, even if your business is based out-of-state

Arkansas Department of Workforce Services

• Visit the DWS registration page
• Select “My company has never registered with the AR Division of Workforce Services”, then follow the steps
• After submitting your application with your FEIN, you’ll receive your:
  • Unemployment Account Number
  • Assigned SUI Tax Rate

Note: Registration with DWS is required only after your total wages reach $1,000 in any calendar quarter