Montana Payroll Tax and Registration Guide
To stay compliant with Montana payroll tax regulations, employers must provide specific information before using Beyond to process payroll:
Providing complete and accurate tax information is essential for Beyond to handle your tax filings properly. Missing or incorrect details can lead to penalties or interest, and Beyond cannot be held responsible for such errors.
All MIssissippi Employers
Existing Employers in Montana
If you’ve already processed payroll in Montana, you likely have the required IDs and account credentials.
New Montana Employers
You’ll need to register your business with both:
Existing Employers:
You can find your Withholding Tax Account Number in notices from the Montana Department of Revenue. If you’re unable to locate it, call (406) 444-6900.
New Employers:
Register online with the Montana Department of Revenue. You’ll need:
Registration typically takes 1–2 business days. Once complete, you’ll receive your tax ID and deposit schedule.
Existing Employers:
Your Unemployment Account Number and SUI tax rate can be found in:
Your annual Tax Rate Notice (Form UI-5)
Your Quarterly Contribution and Wage Report
Box 2 of the Tax Rate Notice contains your SUI rate (ranges from 0% to 6.12% on a $45,100 wage base)
New Employers:
Register with the Montana Department of Labor & Industry. Upon completing the process, you’ll instantly receive:
Your Unemployment Account Number
Your assigned SUI tax rate (generally between 1.3% and 2%)
All Montana employers are required to pay the Administrative Funding Tax Rate. The typical rate is 0.18%, and it appears in Box 3 of the annual Tax Rate Notice.
