Overview: When starting a business with employees in Kansas, you must register for State Income Withholding Tax through the Kansas Department of Revenue (KDOR) and State Unemployment Insurance (UI) Tax through the Kansas Department of Labor (KDOL). These registrations ensure your business complies with Kansas payroll tax requirements.
Important! This guide does not constitute legal or tax advice. You can consult a CPA or attorney for official guidance.
Taxes You Must Register For:
State Income Withholding Tax
Tax Agency: Kansas Department of Revenue (KDOR)
Registration Steps
Go to the Customer Service Center
Click Register Now
Create a username, password, and choose security questions
Complete the required business and ownership information
Submit the registration online
Once processed, you will receive a Kansas Withholding Tax Account Number.
Account Format
Typically a 9-digit number (e.g., 123456789)
Update your Buddy Punch account with your Kansas Withholding Tax Account Number.
State Unemployment Insurance (UI) Tax
Tax Agency: Kansas Department of Labor (KDOL)
Registration Steps
Click “Go to registration”
Create a username and password
Follow prompts to register your business
Submit your application online
You will be assigned a 6-digit Employer Serial Number and a PIN, both of which will be mailed to your business address.
Account Format
Employer Serial Number: 6 digits (e.g., 123456)
PIN: Used for secure login and third-party authorizations
Update your Buddy Punch account with your Kansas Employer Serial Number.
Need Help?
Withholding Tax Questions (KDOR):
📞 785-368-8222
Unemployment Tax Questions (KDOL):
📞 800-292-6333