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[US] Minnesota state tax registration guide

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This guide is an overview of registering your business for Minnesota state payroll taxes. For more support, contact the state agency directly.

This guide includes key payroll tax requirements, links to state agency portals, and instructions for granting third-party access to Wave's partner. These steps are required to complete your tax profile in Wave so we can manage your payroll tax payments and filings on your behalf.

Tax requirements

The Minnesota Department of Revenue administers state Withholding Tax. Employers that pay wages to employees for services performed in Minnesota may need to register and withhold the following taxes:

Minnesota Withholding Tax 

Return to the e-Services portal to create your username and password. You also need to grant Wave's partner third-party access. 

Minnesota State Unemployment Insurance (UI) Tax

After registering, go to the Employer Login page to access your Employer UI account. You also need to grant Wave's partner third-party access. 

Third-Party Administrator (TPA) access

Withholding Tax TPA access

To authorize filing and payment on your behalf:

  1. Sign in to your Minnesota Department of Revenue account.
  2. Select Manage my profile.
  3. Click Set up access with another business.
  4. Choose Approve or Deny pending 3rd Party Access request to your account(s).
  5. From the Access Allowed dropdown menu, select Yes.
  6. Set Access Type to All Account Access or File.
  7. Review the summary page and click Submit.

For more information, watch the video Take a tour of your account on the UI portal.

UI TPA access

To authorize UI filings on your behalf:

  1. Log in to the Minnesota Unemployment Insurance portal.
  2. On the My Home Page, click Account Maintenance.
  3. Click Agent Authorization.
  4. Click Search to check for existing agents; if none are found, click New.
  5. In the Assign Agent section, enter the Check Agent ID: AG021422.
  6. Under Assigned Roles and Available Roles, do the following:
    • Leave the Effective End Date blank
    • Check the checkbox:
      • Account Maintenance View Only
      • Tax Payment Update and Submit
      • Wage Detail Update and Submit
    • Click Save
  7. For each role, assign All reporting units via the Assign Employer Reporting Unit link.
  8. Ensure All reporting units assigned appear for all three roles.

Complete your payroll tax profile

After completing the registration steps, complete your payroll tax profile. Be sure to update your account with your:

  • Minnesota Tax ID Number
  • Minnesota Employer Account Number (EAN)

These are needed for accurate tax filing and agency communication.

Additional Support 

For help with your tax account, registration, or technical errors, contact the state agency directly: