If you don’t already have an Employer Identification Number (EIN, aka FEIN) you can easily apply for an EIN with the IRS online. There is no cost to apply for an EIN.

The EIN is a unique nine-digit number assigned by the IRS to identify your business. Learn more by reading, “What Is an FEIN?”

To read more about applying for an EIN, read our help article, “Your Step-by-step Guide on How to Apply for EIN.”

Although it is not required, we suggest you register online for the EFTPS (Electronic Federal Tax Payment System).

EFTPS is an easy way to pay your federal taxes online or view any tax filings made on your behalf by Patriot. To find out more about EFTPS, read our article, “What Is EFTPS?”

Oregon new employers can utilize the state’s one-stop-shop web page to find information and register for payroll taxes.

You will receive an Oregon BIN. This will be your business identification number for your state income taxes (SIT), state unemployment insurance (SUI), Workers’ Benefit Fund Assessment, and the local TriMet or LTD taxes.

For more information, visit the Oregon Department of Revenue.

Oregon has a Paid Family leave program. You can learn more about Oregon’s Paid Family Leave program by reading our help article here.

Employers in Oregon will receive a new State Unemployment Tax Assessment (SUTA) rate every year.

The Oregon new employer SUTA rate is 2.4% for 2026.

Oregon also has a special offset tax of 0.109% for the first, second, third, and fourth quarters. This is for your information only. As a Patriot customer, we calculate this automatically for all Oregon payroll without you needing to enter anything in the system.

To learn more about SUTA, read our article, “What Is SUTA Tax?”

Some Oregon employers are responsible for local taxes. Local taxes include:

You must register with local tax accounts if you are responsible for local taxes.

For more information on Oregon local taxes, check out our help article.

You must have workers’ comp insurance if you have at least 1 employee in Oregon. You can sign up for workers’ comp insurance through a private provider or state-operated fund. Learn more about workers’ comp requirements in Oregon here.

Patriot’s online payroll offers free pay as you go (PAYG) workers’ comp integration with our partner, ERGO NEXT Insurance. You can get a free quote with ERGO NEXT here.

Oregon requires that all employers enroll in OregonSaves or offer a qualifying retirement plan alternative.

Patriot has partnered with Vestwell to offer affordable retirement plans for small businesses that integrate with our payroll software. Learn more here.

Fill out the required Form I-9 for employee verification for working in the USA.

This is a two-part form. The first section is filled out by the employee and the second part is to be filled out by the employer.

You must retain each employee’s completed Form I-9 as long as the individual works for you. For more information, read, “Form I-9 In a Nutshell.”

Employees need to fill out Form W-4, Employee’s Withholding Certificate for federal income taxes.

For more information, read our help article, “What Is a W-4 Form, and What Is it Used for?“

Employees need to fill out Form OR-W4, Employee’s Withholding Certificate for Oregon income taxes.

Oregon employers need to report new hires online within 20 days of hire or rehire with the Oregon New Hire Reporting System.

For more information, read our article, “What Is New Hire Reporting?”

Oregon has three minimum wages. Effective July 1, 2026, the standard minimum wage is $15.55,

By law, you are required to post the minimum wage poster for your employees.

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