Starting payroll... How does unemployment work??

[gem68]

What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? Pennsylvania.

Ok... So my sister and I own a small tavern (father passed and now we own it). He always paid workers under the table (I know!!!) so that's why I'm here.

I have the I9 forms complete and on file, etc. I registered with the UC for the state, but my payroll system keeps asking for a Policy # for unemployment. I thought I just have to pay the quarterly unemployment taxes to the state? Are there actual policy #s involved?? I keep trying to call the toll free number but it's a long wait, and since I work full time I can't seem to get through on my half hour lunchbreak. Hoping one of you folks may know the ropes...

Thanks!!

 

[Zigner]

What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? Pennsylvania.

Ok... So my sister and I own a small tavern (father passed and now we own it). He always paid workers under the table (I know!!!) so that's why I'm here.

I have the I9 forms complete and on file, etc. I registered with the UC for the state, but my payroll system keeps asking for a Policy # for unemployment. I thought I just have to pay the quarterly unemployment taxes to the state? Are there actual policy #s involved?? I keep trying to call the toll free number but it's a long wait, and since I work full time I can't seem to get through on my half hour lunchbreak. Hoping one of you folks may know the ropes...

Thanks!!

Start here. Good luck with your business.

http://www.uc.pa.gov/portal/server.pt/community/registration/18210

ETA: Check this site out too (it's where the first site takes you): http://www.pabizonline.com/StartABusiness/Pages/default.aspx

 

[gem68]

Thanks so much for the quick response and well wishes!!!

 

[commentator]

You must have an unemployment tax account set up with the state of pa. Do no be dumb. This is important as any other state requirement. Do not make a petty excuse. This is one of your real necessities to have as a business. If you do not have an account and make quarterly reports to them you will be closed down real quick.

 

[LdiJ]

What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? Pennsylvania.

Ok... So my sister and I own a small tavern (father passed and now we own it). He always paid workers under the table (I know!!!) so that's why I'm here.

I have the I9 forms complete and on file, etc. I registered with the UC for the state, but my payroll system keeps asking for a Policy # for unemployment. I thought I just have to pay the quarterly unemployment taxes to the state? Are there actual policy #s involved?? I keep trying to call the toll free number but it's a long wait, and since I work full time I can't seem to get through on my half hour lunchbreak. Hoping one of you folks may know the ropes...

Thanks!!

I9's are not tax forms. I9's are eligibility to be employed forms. W-4's are tax forms. Your policy number is your UC account number.

 

[gem68]

Thanks y'all i DO have the W4s complete as well as the tax account set up with the state. It's just my payroll system (QuickBooks) keeps asking for a policy number to complete the set up which has me confused! The UC account didn't give me a policy number just an account with the printable form to send in our quarterly payments.

 

[LdiJ]

Thanks y'all i DO have the W4s complete as well as the tax account set up with the state. It's just my payroll system (QuickBooks) keeps asking for a policy number to complete the set up which has me confused! The UC account didn't give me a policy number just an account with the printable form to send in our quarterly payments.

Again, your UC account number is your policy number for QuickBooks purposes.

 

[gem68]

Thanks Ldi!! Sorry didn't see your post I'll plug that in there to get the ball rolling..happy Friday!!!