Required Work Structure Info for Third-Party Tax Reporting for the US
Your tax-filing supplier requires your extract to include the appropriate work structure-related info for accurate reporting.
These requirements don't apply to retirees and 1099-R reporting.
Work structure |
What you need to configure |
How you do it |
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Location |
Employer Unit Number |
Some states require an Employer Unit Number. For locations in those states, use the Locations task to enter your Employer Unit Number in the United States Unemployment Reporting Information section. This value is a 3, 4, or 5-digit number, depending on the state. This is required for New Mexico, Massachusetts, Minnesota, Iowa, and Michigan. Indiana requires the 3-digit code if:
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Job |
Standard Occupational Classification |
When setting up your jobs, some states require they have a Standard
Occupational Classification. For jobs in those states, use the Jobs
task to enter their Standard Occupational
Classification in the United States Job
Information section. Enter this value as
Important:
There's no validation on this field, so make sure you use the correct format. This is required for:
However, consider adding it to all jobs. For further info on SOC codes, see the Bureau of Labor Statistics website. Search for the Standard Occupational Classification page. For employees in Alaska, you can override this value on their Reporting card. This is passed on the quarterly file. See the Reporting Information Card section. |
Name |
Louisiana, Washington, and West Virginia require either the standard occupational classification or the job title. This field is passed on the quarterly file for all employees. |