Companies who pay employees in MA must register online with the MA Department of Revenue using a Federal EIN and register with the MA Division of Unemployment to receive an Employer Account Number. MA also requires employers to register their payroll provider with the MA DUA as an authorized third-party administrator to allow the provider to file unemployment taxes in MA.
MA DOR Federal Identification Number: WTH-99999999-999 ('WTH', then 8 digits, and 3 digits).
MA Paid Family Leave Identification Number: PFM-99999999-999 (PFM, then 8 digits, and 3 digits).
Labor and Workforce Development for unemployment taxes
Dept. of Revenue for withholding taxes
Employer Medical Assistance Contribution Rate in Massachusetts
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Authorize Zenefits Payroll as Third Party Administrator in Massachusetts
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Increase in Massachusetts State Income Withholding
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Massachusetts Paid Family & Medical Leave
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