## Documentation Index

Access the complete documentation index at:
https://www.zoho.com/us/payroll/llms.txt

Use this file to discover all available documentation pages before proceeding.

# Configure Tax Information

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Configuring your tax information is a crucial step to get started with Zoho Payroll. This helps Zoho Payroll to:

*   Calculate the amount of federal, state, and local taxes that you owe to the government.
*   Calculate the amount of taxes you must withhold from your employees.
*   Generate federal, state, and local forms.
*   Determine your deposit schedule.

In the **Taxes** section under **Settings**, you can configure the following:

*   Federal Tax Information
*   State Tax Information

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## Federal Tax Information

The Federal Tax Information section helps Zoho Payroll to determine the amount of tax you owe, your deposit schedule, and the frequency at which you report federal taxes to the IRS.

To set up federal taxes:

1.  Go to **Getting Started** page.
2.  Click **Complete now** next to _Set up your tax details_. You’ll be redirected to the **Taxes** section under _Settings_.
3.  Click **Configure** under _Federal Tax Information_.

![Configure Federal Tax Information](/payroll/help/us/getting-started/configure-taxes/configure-federal-tax-information.png)

4.  Enter the required details:

![Enter the Details to Configure Federal Tax Information](/payroll/help/us/getting-started/configure-taxes/federal-tax-setup.png)

Field

Description

Federal Employer Identification Number (FEIN)

Enter your organization’s Federal Employer Identification Number.

Federal Tax Deposit Frequency

Select the federal tax deposit frequency assigned by the IRS.

*   Semi-weekly
*   Monthtly (Due 15th)
*   Next Day

  
If you are unable to locate this information or have queries about your deposit schedule, contact your local IRS office for assistance.

Federal Unemployment Tax Deposit Frequency

Select the tax deposit frequency for your federal unemployment taxes assigned by the IRS.

*   Quarterly
*   Annual

  
If you are unable to locate this information or have queries about your deposit schedule, contact your local IRS office for assistance.

**Warning:** Once you configure these details, the Federal Employer Identification Number (FEIN) cannot be modified after processing your first pay run. Hence, ensure accuracy before proceeding.

5.  Click **Save**.

Your configuration will be saved, and Zoho Payroll will use this information to calculate federal taxes and generate federal forms for your payrolls.

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## State Tax Information

The State Tax Information section helps Zoho Payroll to determine the amount of tax you owe, your deposit schedule, and the frequency at which you report state taxes to the state authorities.

To set up state taxes:

*   Go to **Getting Started** page.
*   Click **Complete now** next to _Set up your tax details_. You’ll be redirected to the **Taxes** section under _Settings_.
*   Click **Configure** under _State Tax Information_.

![Configure State Tax Information](/payroll/help/us/getting-started/configure-taxes/configure-state-tax-information.png)

*   Enter the required details, which may vary depending on your state’s requirements.
*   Click **Save**.

Your configuration will be saved, and Zoho Payroll will use this information to calculate state taxes and generate state-specific forms.

Learn how to [configure and update your tax information via Settings](/us/payroll/help/employer/settings/taxes.html).