Oklahoma Benefits

Oklahoma Employer Profile

1. Obtain a Federal Employer Identification Number (FEIN)
Before registering with the state, you must obtain a Federal Employer Identification Number (FEIN) from the IRS.

2. Register for Oklahoma Withholding Tax (Income Tax)
System:Oklahoma Taxpayer Access Point (OKTAP)
Process:

a. Visit the OKTAP website.

b. Navigate to the “Businesses” section and select Register a Business.

c. Choose New Business Registration and complete the required steps to establish a new withholding account.

d. Result: You will receive a 10-digit Account ID (e.g., WTH-10000000-99).

3. Register for Oklahoma Unemployment Tax (SUTA)
System:OESC EZ Tax Express Portal
Process:

a. Go to the EZ Tax Express login page.

b. Click Create New User ID (Registration) in the left-hand menu.

c. Select Create an Employer Account.

d. Enter the required business information, including your FEIN.

e. Result: You will be issued an Oklahoma Unemployment Tax (SUTA) Account Number.

4. Set Up New Hire Reporting
System:

a. OESC New Hire Reporting System
Action:

b. Click First Time User to create an account. Oklahoma law requires employers to report newly hired employees through this system.