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Form NHR
Deadline: Within 20 days of hire
Form WYO-056/078
Deadline: Apr 30, Jul 31, Oct 31, Jan 31
Wyoming Payroll Filing Requirements for New Hire and
Unemployment Insurance
Stay compliant with Wyoming payroll tax filing requirements for new hire reporting and unemployment insurance.
| Forms | Filing Requirements | Filing Methods | Due Date |
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New Hire Report |
All Wyoming employers must report every newly hired and rehired employee working in or residing Report the following employees:
Note: Wyoming welcomes reports for independent contractors; however, reporting independent contractors is not required under state law |
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Within 20 days of the employee’s hire or rehire date |
Form WYO-056 – Quarterly Unemployment Insurance Summary Report (Includes Form WYO-078 Employee Wage Listing) |
Employers liable under the Wyoming Employment Security Law must file Form WYO-056 each calendar quarter to report unemployment insurance wages and contributions. Form WYO-078 (Employee Wage Listing) must be submitted with Form WYO-056. New employers receive an unemployment insurance tax rate upon registration. |
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The deadline to file Form WYO-056/WYO-078 is the last day of the month following the end of each calendar quarter.
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Information Required to File WY New Hire and Form WYO-056/078
Know what information you need to file Wyoming payroll forms accurately.
What to Report in New Hire?
- Employer’s name
- Federal Employer Identification
Number (FEIN) - Employee's name
- Employee's address
- Employee's date of hire
- Social Security Number (SSN)
What to Report on Form WYO-056/078?
- Wyoming Employer Account Number
- Federal Employer Identification Number (FEIN)
- Employee names and Social Security
Numbers (SSNs) -
Total wages and taxable wages for the
reporting quarter - Employee wages and hours worked
- Monthly employee count
- Unemployment insurance contributions due
Penalties and Corrections for New Hire and Unemployment Insurance
Know the penalties and how to correct errors before they impact compliance.
| Form | Penalties | Corrections |
|---|---|---|
New Hire Report |
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To correct a New Hire Report, submit the updated employee information to the Wyoming New Hire Reporting Center. For assistance, contact the New Hire Reporting Center at |
Form WYO-056/078 |
Interest on Late Payments
Workers' Compensation Interest (if applicable)
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To amend a report for a prior quarter or file a report for an earlier quarter, contact the Unemployment Tax Helpline at (307) 235-3217 to obtain the appropriate amendment forms. Include the corrected Form WYO-078 Employee Wage Listing with the amended summary report, if applicable. |
Frequently Asked Questions
Employers must submit a Wyoming New Hire Report within 20 days of an employee's hire date. Employers that report electronically or magnetically must submit reports in two monthly transmissions, with submissions no more than 16 days apart.
All Wyoming employers are required to report every newly hired and rehired employee. No employer is exempt from the reporting requirement.
No. Wyoming law does not require employers to report independent contractors. However, the Wyoming New Hire Reporting Center welcomes employers to submit independent contractor reports voluntarily.
Yes. If you need to correct employee information after submitting a report, contact the Wyoming New Hire Reporting Center and provide the updated information.
Form WYO-056/WYO-078 must be filed quarterly by the last day of the month following the end of each calendar quarter.
| Quarter | Due Date |
|---|---|
Q1 |
April 30 |
Q2 |
July 31 |
Q3 |
October 31 |
Q4 |
January 31 |
New employers are assigned an unemployment insurance tax rate upon registration. Experienced employers receive a tax rate based on their unemployment insurance experience and other statutory rate factors established by the Wyoming Department of Workforce Services.
New employers are assigned an unemployment insurance tax rate upon registration with the Wyoming Department of Workforce Services. Employers that fail to register before filing may be assigned the highest base unemployment insurance tax rate of 8.5% until their registration is completed.
Prepare the following information before filing your Wyoming unemployment insurance report:
- Total wages paid during the reporting quarter
- Taxable wages subject to unemployment insurance
- Unemployment insurance contributions due
- Monthly employee count
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Employee names, Social Security Numbers (SSNs), wages, and hours worked
(reported on Form WYO-078)
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