Overview: When hiring employees in Nebraska, you must register for State Income Tax Withholding through the Department of Revenue and Unemployment Insurance (UI) Tax through the Department of Labor. Each agency requires its own registration, though both processes can be completed online through their respective portals.
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:
Nebraska Department of Revenue (Withholding Tax)
Registration Steps
1. Set up a user account
Click “Click Here To Begin”
Under “Create User Account,” enter an email address and select “Register New Account”
Create a username, password, and select security questions
Submit the registration to create your user credentials
2. Register for a Nebraska Withholding Tax Account
Return to the Nebraska registration portal
Log in with your newly created username and password
Complete all sections of the web application
Once submitted, you will receive your Nebraska Identification Number on the application summary page
Update your Buddy Punch account with your Nebraska Withholding ID Number. Your account ID is required for all Nebraska Department of Revenue interactions to ensure your account is accurate.
For assistance, contact the Nebraska Department of Revenue at (402) 471-5729. A registration video is also available.
Nebraska Department of Labor (Unemployment Insurance)
Registration Steps
1. Create a user account and register for a UI Employer Account Number
Go to the NEworks website
Click “Sign in” at the top right corner
Scroll to Option 3 and click “Employers and Agents” to create a new user account
Select “Direct Representative of your Organization” as the representative type
Select “Unemployment tax and benefits services” and “recruiting” to continue
When prompted, select “No” to the question: “Do you have a UI Employer Account Number?”
Enter your Federal EIN and Nebraska UI Employer Account Number (if available)
Create a username and password and answer security questions
Complete the remaining steps to finish your registration
Update your Buddy Punch account with your Nebraska Employer Tax Account Number. Your account ID is required for all Nebraska Department of Labor interactions to ensure your account is accurate.
For assistance, contact the Nebraska Department of Labor at (402) 471-9898.