Register for
Virginia Payroll Taxes
CorpNet can help you register for Virginia payroll taxes. This saves you time and money, while also making it quick and easy to pay your employees.
Virginia Payroll Tax Registration Bundle
Starting at $199
Here’s How It Works
We collect your information.
CorpNet will collect information about you and your business to determine your eligibility for online registration with the Virginia Employment Commission (VEC) and the Virginia Department of Taxation.
We check for accuracy.
Based on the information you’ve provided, we will pre-qualify your business to ensure your account information is accurate and consistent.
We work closely with you.
Your dedicated CorpNet agent will collect any additional information needed to successfully complete your tax registration request. Once we have all we need, we will submit your application to the state.
We deliver!
We’ll process your order within 7-10 business days, and depending on state processing times, provide you with your Employer Payroll Tax Account number. You’ll be able to give these details to your payroll provider to help you pay your employees faster.
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Virginia Payroll Tax FAQs
What State Payroll Taxes Apply to Virginia?
- Virginia Income Tax: Virginia income taxes are based on taxable income separated into four brackets with rates ranging from 0% to 5.75%.
- Virginia Local City Payroll Taxes: There are no local city payroll taxes.
- Virginia Unemployment Insurance: Virginia employers must pay unemployment insurance of between 0.11% to 6.21% on the first $8,000 each employee earns. New employers pay a rate of 2.73%.
What is Virginia Unemployment Insurance Tax?
Virginia’s Unemployment Insurance Tax (UI) is a federal program that provides temporary payments to unemployed workers whose employment status is not based on their own actions.
Am I Required to Register for Virginia Payroll Taxes?
In general, an employer who pays wages to one or more employees in Virginia is required to deduct and withhold state income tax from those wages.
Do Virginia Household Employees Require Payroll Registration?
Employers of certain household employees have the option of reporting and paying the Virginia income tax withheld from those employees on an annual basis. For the employer to qualify, the employment must consist exclusively of domestic service in the private home of the employer, as defined in the Federal Employment Tax Regulations.
The household employee must be classified as an employee performing domestic service under federal definitions. This category includes employees such as nannies, babysitters, housekeepers, gardeners, elder-care workers, in-home nursing care providers, and others who provide domestic services.
Does Virginia Provide an Employer Payroll Tax Account Number?
Once CorpNet registers your business with the Virginia Employment Commission (VEC) and the Virginia Department of Taxation, you will be issued an Employer Payroll Tax Account Number. Your employer payroll tax account number is required for all interactions to ensure your account is accurate. You must provide your employer payroll tax account number when filing returns and making deposits in all electronic and paper filings.
What Kind of Information Do I Need for Payroll Tax Registration?
- Name and Social Security number of all responsible parties
- Doing Business As (DBA), if applicable
- Physical business address and mailing address
- Business phone number
- Valid email address (contact person and business)
- Nine-digit federal Employer Identification Number (EIN)
- Industry description
What if I Don’t Have an EIN?
An EIN is a Federal Tax Identification Number provided by the IRS. If you do not have an EIN already, CorpNet can obtain one for you via their FTIN service.
What if I Don’t Have a Payroll Processor?
CorpNet works with the leading payroll processors and we can connect you with our trusted partners who will pay your employees, accrue the necessary taxes, and complete the necessary payments and documentation with state and federal authorities.
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