State tax registration
Tennessee Payroll Tax Registration
Where to register, how long it takes, and what to send us.
No state income tax, so there is no withholding account to open.
State unemployment insurance
Unemployment insurance account (Jobs4TN Employer e-Services)
Tennessee Department of Labor and Workforce Development (TDLWD)
- You'll receive:
- An 8-digit employer account number and a 2.7% new-employer premium rate on the first $7,000 of each employee's wages.
- Send Unify:
- Your employer account number and your rate notice.
Every Tennessee employer registers online; the registration determines whether you're liable. Fill out the industry section completely, or you can be assigned the highest new-employer rate.
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Last verified September 30, 2026. Broken link? Email support@unifypayroll.com.