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Free 5-Day Utah First Hire guide
Hiring your first employee in Utah? Do one short step a day for five days, and you'll have your tax accounts, paperwork and payroll ready before the first payday.
Free PDF. Each step links to the official IRS or Utah source.
What you'll do each day
- Day 1: Get your EIN and register with Utah. Get a free EIN from the IRS, then open your Utah withholding account on Taxpayer Access Point (TAP).
- Day 2: Register for Utah unemployment insurance. Register with the Utah Department of Workforce Services (DWS) and get your account number and new-employer rate.
- Day 3: Workers' comp and posters. Buy a workers' comp policy before your hire's first day, and put up the required state and federal posters.
- Day 4: Hiring paperwork: I-9, W-4, and new-hire reporting. Complete the I-9 on time, collect a W-4, and report the hire to Utah within 20 days.
- Day 5: Set up payroll and your deadlines. Pick a payroll method, know what to withhold and pay, and put every due date on your calendar.
Who it's for
Small business owners in Utah hiring their first W-2 employee. If you'd rather have it all on printable checklists with a cost spreadsheet, see the $9 First Hire Kit.
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General information only, not legal or tax advice. Checked Nov 2026.