To ensure your business remains compliant with state payroll tax laws, there are a few key details you’ll need to provide before Beyond can begin processing payroll:
• State Employer Identification Number and applicable state or local tax ID numbers
• Assigned tax rates, These are issued by your state based on business characteristics such as industry, number of employees, and years in operation
• Third-Party Access (TPA) authorization and Power of Attorney, Most state tax departments require these before a provider like Beyond can submit wage reports or remit tax payments on your behalf
It’s your responsibility to keep this information accurate and up to date. Without it, Beyond won’t be able to submit filings or make tax deposits correctly and your business could incur penalties or interest from state agencies.
Every state has its own payroll rules. If you employ workers in multiple states, you’ll need to register in each one and follow separate guidelines for each jurisdiction.
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 Alaska employers
Where to Find Your Tax Account Info
Existing Employers in Alaska:
If you’ve run payroll in Alaska before, you likely already have the required account numbers and credentials. Look for them in:
• Your Tax Rate Notice
• Quarterly Contribution and Wage Reports
These documents contain both your Unemployment Account Number and your current SUI tax rate.
New Alaska Employers:
If your company is new to Alaska, you’ll need to register with the Alaska Department of Labor and Workforce Development.
To register:
1. Visit myAlaska and create a new business account
2. Register with the Department of Labor
3. Receive your Unemployment Insurance Account Number and SUI rate within 5–7 business days via email
4. A confirmation letter will also be mailed to your business address
Alaska Unemployment Tax Details
• New employers typically start with a SUI rate between 1% and 5.4%, applied to the first $51,700 in wages per employee annually
• In addition, employers must withhold 0.5% from each employee’s wages, also up to the $51,700 wage base
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.
