Overview: When hiring employees in Utah, you must register for both State Income Tax Withholding and Unemployment Insurance (UI) Tax. Utah provides a unified registration process through the OneStop Business Registration portal, which issues both account numbers.
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:
Combined Registration: Withholding & Unemployment
Registration Steps
1. Register Your Business
Click Continue and then Create an Account
Complete the application by following the guided steps
When registration is complete, you will receive:
State Withholding Account Number (from the Utah State Tax Commission)
Unemployment Insurance Account Number (from the Department of Workforce Services)
You may also print documentation if needed to obtain a city business license
Be sure to use the same email address from any prior Utah OneStop accounts to retain dashboard access
2. Set Up a Username and Password for TAP Access
Go to the Utah Taxpayer Access Point (TAP)
Click Sign Up
Select Access My Business Accounts
Complete the registration steps to gain online access to your Utah tax accounts
Next Steps
Once registration is complete:
Update your Buddy Punch account with your Utah Withholding and Unemployment Account Numbers. These are required for all interactions with the Utah State Tax Commission and the Department of Workforce Services to ensure your account is accurate.
Need Help?
Utah State Tax Commission: Call (800) 662-4335 or visit tax.utah.gov
Utah Department of Workforce Services: Visit jobs.utah.gov