Generally, employers are required to file Forms 941 quarterly. However, some small employers (those whose annual liability for Social Security, Medicare, and withheld federal income taxes is $1,000 or less for the year) may file Form 944 annually instead of Forms 941.
All U.S. employers must properly complete Form I-9 for every individual they hire for employment in the United States. This includes citizens and noncitizens. Both employees and employers (or authorized representatives of the employer) must complete the form.
Employees typically complete W-4 forms before they start a new job. They provide employers with the necessary personal information (such as marital or dependent status) to determine the proper amount of tax deductions and withholdings.
New employees need to fill out a Form I-9 to verify employment eligibility as well as a W-4 for income tax. In states with an income tax, it's necessary to fill out a second W-4.
Demographic and Administrative Forms Form Number (if applicable)Form Description I-9 Employment Eligibility Verification SF-144 Statement of Prior Federal Service Employee Address Form (for Bureau of Labor Statistics new employees only) W-4 Federal Withholding Form8 more rows
Legal Requirements for Hiring an Employee in Washington State Step 1: Master Business License. In Washington, the first step in hiring an employee is to properly report your intention to do so on your master business license application. Step 2: I-9 Form. Step 3: W-4 Form. Step 4: Report Hire to DSHS. Step 5: Taxes.
When comparing the W-4 vs W-9 forms, the difference is that an employee fills out a W-4 while an independent contractor fills out a W-9. Contractors are responsible for their own tax filings.
New Hire Paperwork W-4 - send a copy to DES Payroll. W-4 - Spanish version - send a copy to DES Payroll. I-9 Form (I-9 Instructions) - keep at agency. PERS Retirement Status - send a copy to DES Payroll. Direct Deposit Form - send a copy to DES Payroll.
You must have a registered business to hire employees in Washington state. Businesses and domestic (household) employers must establish employer accounts to report employee hours and wages. To establish or reopen employer accounts, you must file a Business License Application with Business Licensing Service (BLS).