Before Beyond can start processing your payroll in Florida, there are a few steps you need to take to ensure your business complies with the state’s employment tax regulations. You’ll need to provide:
- Your Florida Reemployment Tax Account Number
- Your State Unemployment Insurance (SUI) tax rate
- Proper authorization documents such as Third-Party Access (TPA) and Power of Attorney, which are required by most state agencies so Beyond can file and pay taxes on your behalf
It’s your responsibility to ensure this data is accurate and up to date. Beyond relies on the information you provide to file payroll taxes correctly. Any delays or penalties caused by missing or incorrect information fall outside of Beyond’s responsibility.
Simplify State Tax Registrations with Middesk
Need help getting set up with state agencies? Beyond partners with Middesk to make it easier to manage your business's state registrations and stay compliant, no matter where your employees are located.
With Middesk, you can:
• Register for required tax IDs and agency accounts quickly and securely
• Manage all your state accounts through a single, user-friendly platform
• Track compliance and government correspondence directly from your dashboard
• Complete “foreign qualification” steps with the Secretary of State for multi-state compliance
Understand what you need to provide and what tax-related tasks Beyond takes care of for Florida employers
How to Locate or Set Up Your Florida Tax Accounts
Existing Florida Employers
If you’ve run payroll in Florida before, you can find your Reemployment Tax Account Number on:
- Your Tax Rate Notice, or
- The Quarterly Contribution and Wage Report (Form RT-6)
The SUI rate is generally shown in Box 7 of your Tax Rate Notice. Be sure to enter this into your Beyond account.
If you’re unable to locate these documents, call the Florida Department of Revenue at (850) 488-6800 for assistance.
New Florida Employers
If you’re new to hiring employees in Florida, you’ll need to register your business through the Florida Department of Revenue:
- Visit the Florida Department of Revenue’s e-Services portal
- Select “Create user profile” to begin registration
- Once complete, you’ll receive your Reemployment Tax Account Number and SUI rate
Initial SUI Rate for New Employers: Typically 2.7% on the first $7,000 of each employee’s wages.
Important Note: Florida employers are only required to register once payroll totals exceed $1,500 in a quarter, or if they employ one or more individuals for 20 weeks during the calendar year.
Have employees working in other states?
If your business operates across state lines or has remote team members based in different states, it’s essential to make sure the proper state paperwork is completed for each location. Beyond takes care of filing the necessary forms in every state where your employees are on payroll, helping you stay compliant no matter where your team works.
