How do I register for New Hampshire payroll taxes?

Registering for New Hampshire Payroll Tax Account Numbers

New Hampshire requires employers to register with the Department of Employment Security.

Employment Security State Employer Account Number

• Register online
• Formats: (999999, 999999AAAA)
• To find an existing account number, call: (603) 228-4033 or (603) 228-4034

New Hampshire Payroll Taxes

Payroll Tax Rates

The Department of Employment Security will assign your unemployment insurance tax rate. New employers generally have an initial rate of 1.0%. There is a fixed Administrative Contribution rate of 0.20% for all employers.

Payroll Tax Deposit Schedules

All unemployment taxes are deposited quarterly.