Intro
If you hired a remote employee in Tennessee and are trying to figure out how to complete a Tennessee state payroll tax registration, you shouldn’t have to read through a super long post written for clicks.
We wrote this guide for founders, HR leaders, and finance / legal / accounting leaders who:
Just want straight, to the point directions on where to go, or
HATE doing this type of work, and are looking for a tool like AbstractOps to streamline it.
If you're either of these types of people, read on!
When hiring remote employees in Tennessee, it is crucial to register not only with the Department of Labor and Workforce Development, but also the Secretary of State. Tennessee fines heavily when the Secretary of State is processed AFTER the employee has started.
Tennessee Payroll Tax Registration - Required Departments
Tennessee Department of Revenue
- TN does not currently have withholding tax on an individual basis but registration with TNTAP is needed to receive state requirement updates.
TN Department of Labor and Workforce Development (Paper form)
- Return the form to the TN Dept. of Labor and Workforce Development.
- Mail, Fax, or Email
How long does Tennessee typically take to process registrations?
3 - 4 weeks
Is Registration With the Secretary of State Required?
Yes, required for all entities.
Here's a Tennessee specific guide we put together to save you some aggravation trying to figure it out.
There is an easier way
Use AbstractOps to eliminate the confusion and anxiety of payroll tax registrations.DOL Notes}}While this guide should save you time on Tennessee registrations, if you find yourself feeling anxious about eliminating compliance risk at a larger scale, you'll likely want to:
Automate state registrations and annual reports
Centralize email, snail mail, state ID’s, and registered agents, and
Take control of action items, eliminating risks before they become penalties.
Start the AbstractOps product demo to see how easy this can be.
Note: For the avoidance of doubt, nothing provided here shall contemplate, constitute or include tax or legal advice. Always double check with state agency websites for the most up-to-date requirements.
