Intro
If you hired a remote employee in Texas and are trying to figure out how to complete a Texas 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!
Often, when registering with Texas for a remote employee, they will randomly select businesses to complete the Texas Franchise Tax questionnaire. This helps determine if you are liable for franchise tax and required to file with the Texas Comptroller.
Texas Payroll Tax Registration - Required Departments
[In Texas, employers must pay only one payroll tax at the state level, which is the unemployment insurance tax with the Texas Workforce Commission(DOL). ]()
- Neither employers nor employees are mandated to pay state income tax in Texas.
- Must be completed after first in-state payroll
How long does Texas typically take to process registrations?
1 - 2 weeks
Is Registration With the Secretary of State Required?
Yes, required for all entities.
Here's a Texas 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 Texas 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.
