Nebraska

Last Updated June 18, 2026.

Nebraska employers are responsible for payroll withholding, unemployment insurance, and wage reporting compliance. Use the resources below to locate state registration tools and payroll guidance.

State Tax Guidelines

Nebraska Department of Revenue – Withholding Tax

Agency Information

Add to existing company setup

Submit a request to your service team to add NE (withholding) to your company setup. Please include the below with your request:

  • Withholding – Withholding account number and Deposit Frequency.  If your unsure of you’re deposit frequency or account number you can call the agency at 402-471-5729.

Register a new company

Register by completing and submitting the Nebraska Tax Application found at http://www.revenue.nebraska.gov/tax/current/fill-in/f_20.pdf.  Complete the form and mail or fax to the address listed on the form.  Once completed you will receive your account number and rate within 2 weeks.

Nebraska Department of Labor – Unemployment tax

Agency Information

Add to existing company setup

Submit a request to your service team to add NESUI  (unemployment) to your company setup. Please include the below with your request:

  • Unemployment – Account Number and Tax rate.  This can be found on a Tax Rate Notice or the Quarterly contribution report.  If you’re unsure of your tax rate or account number, you can call the agency at 402-471-9898.
  • Power of Attorney- POA is required, please obtain the prefilled form from your client service representative.

Register a new company

Register online at fhttps://neworks.nebraska.gov/vosnet/UI/UIAdditionalLinks.aspx. Follow the prompts to register your business.  Once completed you will receive your account number and rate within 7 days.

Power of Attorney Instructions

Power of Attorney is required, please obtain the prefilled form from your client service representative.

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