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File Alaska Payroll
Taxes in Minutes
Stay compliant with new-hire reporting and
unemployment insurance taxes.
Form NHR
Deadline: Within 20 days of hire
Withholding - Not Required
(No State Income Tax)
Form TQ01C
Deadline: Apr 30, Jul 31, Oct 31, Jan 31
Alaska Filing Requirements for New Hire and Unemployment Insurance
Stay compliant with Alaska's new hire and unemployment filing requirements—on time, every time.
| Forms | Filing Requirements | Filing Methods | Due Date |
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| New Hire Report | All Alaska employers must report newly hired, rehired, or recalled employees. This includes government, nonprofits, and private businesses. |
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Within 20 days of the employee's hire, rehire, or recall date. |
| Form TQ01C (Quarterly Contribution Report) | All employers with employees subject to Alaska unemployment insurance must file. Even if no wages were paid, a return must be filed. |
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*No state income tax withholding required in Alaska.
File Alaska Payroll Forms with Confidence
Simplify Alaska state compliance, and avoid missed deadlines with TaxBandits—your complete
solution for state and federal filings.
Information Required to File
Know what information you need to file Alaska payroll forms accurately.
What to Report in New Hire?
- Employee's legal full name
- Employee's physical address
- Social Security Number (SSN)
- Date of hire
- FEIN, employer name & address
- State of hire (for multi-state employers)
What to Report in Form TQ01C?
- Business name and address
- FEIN and Alaska Employer Account Number
- Number of workers by month (1st, 2nd, 3rd month)
- Total reportable wages paid this quarter
- Less excess wages over taxable wage base ($51,700)
- Taxable wages paid this quarter
- Employer contribution rate (%)
- Employee contribution rate (0.50%)
- Total contributions due
- Amount remitted
How to file Payroll Tax Forms with the State of Alaska?
Create a free TaxBandits account and follow these simple steps to e-file your Alaska forms efficiently.
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Step 1: Choose the Required Form
Select the type of form you want to file. This includes new-hire reporting and the unemployment insurance Form TQ01C.
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Step 2: Enter the Required Tax Details
Complete the chosen form with the required information that applies to your business, such as employee wages and contribution data.
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Step 3: Review and Transmit
Review your form and transmit it to the appropriate state agencies through TaxBandits for a secure and approved filing.
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Step 1: Choose the Required Form
Select the type of form you want to file. This includes new-hire reporting and the unemployment insurance Form TQ01C.
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Step 2: Enter the Required Tax Details
Complete the chosen form with the required information that applies to your business, such as employee wages and contribution data.
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Step 3: Review and Transmit
Review your form and transmit it to the appropriate state agencies through TaxBandits for a secure and approved filing.
Start e-filing with Alaska today—TaxBandits makes it quick and easy!
Alaska Payroll Tax Filing — Simple, Transparent Pricing
Pay for more than filing—accuracy, right outcome, and peace of mind.
| Forms | Price per Form* |
|---|---|
| New Hire Reporting | $1 / Employee |
| Unemployment Contribution Report (Form TQ01C) | $5.95 |
Penalties and Corrections for Unemployment
Know the penalties and how to correct errors before they impact compliance.
| Form | Penalties | Corrections |
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| New Hire Report |
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Corrections to previously submitted new hire reports should be made through the New Hire Reporting Portal. You may also contact Alaska New Hire Reporting:
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| Form TQ01C |
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If an error is found (e.g., underreported wages or incorrect withholding amounts), file an amended return through labor.alaska.gov/estax or by submitting Form TADJ (Correction of Wage Item). Any additional tax due must be paid along with applicable penalties and interest.
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Beyond State Payroll Filing: Simplifying All Your Tax Needs
At TaxBandits, we simplify more than just state payroll filings. From Form 941 to 1099, W-2, and beyond, we make tax filing easier for businesses of all sizes. Our platform streamlines federal and state compliance, saving you time and reducing errors, so you can focus on growing your business.
Let TaxBandits Make Your Alaska Payroll Filing Easy
We offer a comprehensive solution to meet all your state payroll compliance needs.
- New Hire Reporting
- Form TQ01C
Frequently Asked Questions
Register at myalaska.gov using your FEIN and a valid email address. Log in and submit new hire information electronically. You can also call (907) 269-6089 or toll-free 1-877-269-6685 for alternative submission methods.
Alaska employers must report new hires within 20 days of the hire, rehire, or recall date. This applies to all employees—full-time, part-time, and temporary. Electronic submission is the fastest and most reliable method.
Employers who fail to report on time may be fined up to $25 per employee. If the employer and employee conspire to avoid reporting or provide false information, the penalty increases to up to $500 per employee.
Form TQ01C is due on the last day of the month following each quarter end. Quarter 1 is due April 30, Quarter 2 is due July 31, Quarter 3 is due October 31, and Quarter 4 is due January 31.
No. Alaska does NOT have a state income tax. Employers are not required to withhold state income taxes from employee paychecks. However, federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare (FICA) withholding still apply.
Alaska Department of Labor charges 5% per 30-day period (or fraction thereof) on contributions due, up to 25% of the contributions due. The minimum penalty is $10. Filing on time even if you cannot pay immediately helps you avoid this penalty.
Employers must file electronically using their myAlaska account. For an easier process, use TaxBandits to e-file Form TQ01C directly. TaxBandits simplifies Alaska unemployment filing and ensures accurate, on-time submissions with minimal hassle.
Yes. Alaska employers must file Form TQ01C every quarter, even if no wages were paid. Failure to file may result in a penalty of 5% per 30-day period up to 25% of contributions due.
The taxable wage base is $51,700 per employee. Contributions are only due on wages up to this limit. The wage base may change annually—check labor.alaska.gov/estax for current year information.
The employee contribution rate for Alaska unemployment insurance is 0.50% of wages up to the taxable wage base ($51,700 in 2025). Employers also pay a variable rate based on their experience rating, which typically ranges from 1% to 5.4%.
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