What forms do you need to complete when hiring a new employee?

Hiring Forms Checklist:

• Job Application Form
• Form I-9 for Employment Eligibility
• Form W-4 for Federal Income Tax Withholding
• State Income Tax Withholding Form (where applicable)
• Register with State Employment Notification System
• SSN/W-2: You are required to get each employee’s name and SSN (along with a copy of their card) to enter them on Form W-2.

Although this list may seem short, the hiring checklist doesn’t end when federal or state forms are completed.  Different states have different regulations when it comes to documentation, and hiring a new employee can include other various HR-related tasks such as compensation structure, employee handbooks, interviews, non-disclosures, and more!

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