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Minnesota Payroll Tax and Registration Guide

To stay compliant with Minnesota payroll tax regulations, employers must submit specific information before using Beyond to process payroll:

  • Minnesota Tax ID and applicable local tax IDs
  • State-assigned tax rates, which vary based on business size, age, and industry
  • TPA access and power of attorney, which state agencies require for Beyond to file reports and remit payments on your behalf

 

Having accurate and complete information ensures Beyond can file and pay taxes correctly. Any missing or incorrect data may result in penalties or interest charges — and Beyond cannot be held liable for these.

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

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Understand what you need to provide and what tax-related tasks Beyond takes care of for Minnesota employers

What Beyond Needs from You

All Minnesota Employers

Task

Purpose

Register with the Minnesota Department of Revenue

Allows you to file and pay withholding taxes

Register with Unemployment Insurance Minnesota

Required to pay unemployment and PFML taxes

Provide Beyond with your Minnesota Tax ID and deposit frequency

Issued by the Department of Revenue

Provide Beyond your Unemployment Insurance (UIA) Account Number

An 8-digit ID issued by UI Minnesota

Submit your SUI Tax Rate

Annual rate provided by UI Minnesota

Submit your Workforce Enhancement Fee Rate

Required fee that funds job training programs

What Beyond handles for Minnesota employers

Withholding Tax

  • Form MW-5

    Quarterly Withholding Tax Deposit or Payment
    • Filed every quarter

  • Form MW-3

    Minnesota Annual Wage Withholding Tax Reconciliation
    • Submitted on a quarterly basis

  • State W-2

    Wage and Tax Statement
    • Annual filing requirement

Unemployment Insurance Tax

  • MNDEED1

    Employer’s Unemployment Insurance Report
    • Due quarterly

Additional Reports

  • New Hire Report

    Minnesota New Hire Reporting
    • Filed as needed

Where to Find Your Tax Account Info

Existing Employers in Minnesota

If you’ve previously run payroll in Minnesota, you likely already have the required credentials:

  • Minnesota Withholding Tax ID and deposit frequency
  • Unemployment Insurance Account Number
  • SUI and Workforce Enhancement Fee Rates

 

These can be found in official notices from the Minnesota Department of Revenue or Unemployment Insurance Minnesota.

 

New Employers in Minnesota

You’ll need to register your business with:

1. Minnesota Department of Revenue

  • Register online at Minnesota e-Services
  • Your Tax ID will be issued instantly upon registration

 

2. Unemployment Insurance Minnesota

  • Register online at UI Employer Self-Service System
  • You’ll receive your UI Account Number and tax rate immediately after registration

Withholding Tax Details

  • Your Withholding Tax Account Number and Deposit Frequency will appear on notices from the Department of Revenue

Unemployment Tax Details

  • Your UIA Account Number and SUI Tax Rate are available in the Determination of Tax Rate Notice

2025 Employer Rates

  • SUI rates range from 0.4% to 9.3%, including a 0.4% base tax rate
  • The unemployment wage base is $43,000
  • New employer rates generally range from 1.4% to 9.3% and vary by industry

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.

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