State playbook
Register payroll taxes in Washington after hiring a remote employee
Washington has no state income-tax withholding, but unemployment, workers' comp, and paid leave setup matter.
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Unemployment
Washington Employment Security Department
ESD employer account
Workers' comp
Washington Department of Labor and Industries
L&I workers' compensation account
Deadline window
Register before wage reporting and premium remittance deadlines.
Reciprocity
No wage income-tax withholding issue because Washington has no state wage income tax.
Workers' comp
Washington uses state workers' comp through L&I for many employers.