State playbook
Register payroll taxes in Illinois after hiring a remote employee
Illinois remote hires usually require withholding and unemployment registration, with reciprocity checks around border states.
Build my playbookRequired checks
State withholding
Illinois Department of Revenue
MyTax Illinois withholding account
Official source · verified 2026-07-24Unemployment
Illinois Department of Employment Security
IDES employer account
Official source · verified 2026-07-24Workers' comp
Illinois Workers' Compensation Commission / insurer
Workers' compensation policy
Official source · verified 2026-07-24Deadline window
Register before required withholding deposits and unemployment reporting.
Reciprocity
Illinois has reciprocity with Iowa, Kentucky, Michigan, and Wisconsin.
Workers' comp
Coverage is generally required for Illinois employees.
City and municipal landing pages
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