North Carolina
Last Updated June 18, 2026.
North Carolina employers must manage payroll withholding, unemployment insurance, and state tax reporting obligations. The resources below provide access to registration forms and agency contacts.
State Tax Guidelines
North Carolina Department of Revenue – Withholding Tax
Agency Information
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Account ID Format: 123456789
Add to existing company setup
Submit a request to your service team to add NC (withholding) to your company setup. Please include the below with your request:
- Withholding – Withholding account number and Deposit Frequency. If you’re unsure of your deposit frequency or account number you can call the agency at 877-252-3052.
- Power of Attorney – POA is required, please obtain the prefilled form from your client service representative.
Register a new company
North Carolina Department of Commerce, Division of Employment Security – Unemployment tax
Agency Information
Add to existing company setup
Submit a request to your service team to add NCSUI (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 919-707-1170.
- Power of Attorney – POA is required, please obtain the prefilled form from your client service representative.
Register a new company
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