Available to: Basic Payroll, Full Service Payroll customers with Nevada employees
Nevada employers receive a state unemployment (SUTA) rate notice from the Nevada Employment Security Division (ESD). This article explains how to enter your Nevada SUTA rate in Patriot payroll and why you should not include the Nevada Career Enhancement Program (CEP) tax in your Nevada SUTA rate.
Do Not Include the Nevada Career Enhancement Program (CEP) Tax in Your Nevada SUTA Rate
Important: Enter only your Nevada SUTA rate. Do not add the Nevada Career Enhancement Program (CEP) tax rate to your Nevada SUTA rate in Patriot. Patriot automatically calculates the Nevada Career Enhancement Program tax because the Nevada Career Enhancement Program rate is the same for every employer.
How Do I Enter My Nevada SUTA Rate in Patriot?
Follow these steps to add or update your Nevada state unemployment (SUTA) rate in Patriot payroll. Have your Nevada SUTA rate notice available before you begin.
Go to Settings > Payroll Settings > State Unemployment Rates.
Find the Nevada State Unemployment (SUTA) section and click Edit.
On the Edit Nevada State Unemployment (SUTA) Rate page, choose an Effective Date from the dropdown. Use the effective date on your Nevada SUTA rate notice (for example, 1/1/2026).
Enter your Nevada SUTA rate as a percent in the Tax Rate field. Do not include the Nevada Career Enhancement Program (CEP) tax rate in the Tax Rate field.
Click Save.
Review the Nevada SUTA rate history table on the Edit Nevada State Unemployment (SUTA) Rate page to confirm the new rate and effective date are correct. Entering a Nevada SUTA rate that is too low can result in fines and penalties from the state of Nevada.
Full Service Payroll: If your Nevada SUTA rate change creates a SUTA tax adjustment for past payrolls, Patriot shows a confirmation screen with the pending tax debit or credit to your bank account. Click Accept to confirm the adjustment.
Questions About Your Nevada SUTA Rate
If you have questions about your Nevada SUTA rate or your Nevada rate notice, contact the Nevada Employment Security Division at (775) 684-6310 or visit ui.nv.gov.