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Arkansas: How to Manage Your Employer Payroll Tax Accounts

This guide provides essential information on registering, managing, and troubleshooting both State Income Tax (SIT) and State Unemployment Insurance (SUI) accounts in Arkansas.

State: Arkansas (AR) 

SIT (State Income Tax): 

  • Filing Frequency: Monthly 
  • New Employer Rate: Not Applicable (N/A) 
  • ID # Format: 99999999WHW 
  • Phone #: (501) 682-7290 
  • New Registration Estimated Processing Time: 7-10 business days 
  • Delivery Method: Mail 

SUI (State Unemployment Insurance): 

  • Filing Frequency: Quarterly 
  • New Employer Rate: 3.10% 
  • ID # Format: 000999999 
  • Phone #: (501) 682-3798 
  • New Registration Estimated Processing Time: Immediate 
  • Delivery Method: Online 

Registration Process: 

SIT Registration: 

SUI Registration: 


Power of Attorney (POA): 

SIT POA Required: 

  • Yes: You will receive instructions during your payroll onboarding process

SUI POA Required: 

  • Yes: You will receive instructions during your payroll onboarding process

Third-Party Administrator (TPA): 

TPA Required for SIT: 

  • Yes, managed through the ATAP system.

TPA Required for SUI: 


Recovery Process: 

SIT Recovery: 

  • Account Recovery Guide: Refer to https://portal.arkansas.gov/help-center/ 
  • Contact Information: Call (501) 682-7290 for assistance. 

SUI Recovery: 

  • Contact Information: For further assistance, access the Division of Workforce Services portal. 

Update Company Information: 

SIT Updates: 

  • To update your company’s information (name, address, phone number, etc.), log in to the ATAP Portal

SUI Updates: 


State taxes and forms we file 

  • Arkansas Annual W/H Reconciliation (AR 3MAR) 
  • State of Arkansas Monthly W/H Report (AR 941M)* 
  • Wage and Tax Statement (State W2) 
  • AR New Hire Report 
  • Arkansas Quarterly Contribution Report (AR DWS-ARK-209B) 

 

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Disclaimer:

This article is not to be taken as tax, legal, benefits, financial, or HR advice. Since rules and regulations change over time and can vary by location, consult a lawyer or HR expert for specific guidance.

 

 

 

Information updated as of Oct 01, 2024