🏙️ Michigan Payroll Tax Registration
- USTAX BAY
- Apr 21
- 2 min read
By US TAX BAY – Your Partner in Multi-State Payroll Compliance
If you’re hiring employees in Michigan, you’ll need to register for key payroll tax accounts before running payroll. These include:
Withholding Tax Registration
Unemployment Insurance (UI) Tax Registration
Whether you're onboarding remote, temporary, or full-time staff, we make sure you’re fully compliant.
🧾 Overview: Payroll Tax Setup in Michigan
Like most states, Michigan requires employers to register for:
State Income Withholding Tax
Unemployment Insurance Tax
Registrations must be completed before you start paying wages or filing returns. Thanks to the state’s combined registration system, the process is more streamlined than in other states.
1️⃣ Michigan Withholding Tax Registration
Agency: Michigan Department of Treasury
Form: Michigan Business Taxes Registration Booklet (Form 518)
Filing Method:
✅ Online through Michigan Treasury Online (MTO)
✅ Or by mailing the completed form
Once registered, you’ll receive a Michigan Income Tax Withholding Account Number for reporting and remittance purposes.
2️⃣ Michigan Unemployment Insurance (UI) Registration
Agency: Michigan Unemployment Insurance Agency
Form: Michigan Business Taxes Registration Booklet (Form 518)
Filing Method:
✅ Online through MTO
✅ Or via form submission to the UIA
Note: Michigan uses a combined registration system, so filing Form 518 covers both withholding and UI tax registrations. Alternatively, employers may register directly through the UIA employer portal.
⚙️ US TAX BAY: We Register for You
No more paperwork headaches. US TAX BAY handles the entire Michigan registration process on your behalf:
✔️ Withholding & UI tax setup
✔️ Online portal access
✔️ Compliance tracking
✔️ Fast turnaround
Whether you’re expanding in one state or many, our experts handle it all.
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