General Payroll Forms

W-4  This form is used to report an employee’s federal filing status.

I-9  This form is used to verify a worker’s right to work in the US. Note: This form has been modified as of 11/14/2016.  As of January 22nd, 2017, employers must use the new form as the old form is no longer acceptable. Failure to comply may result in penalties.

E-Verify  The US Citizenship and Immigration Services information site on use of E-Verify.

W-9  Use this form to request a tax payer ID number for an independent contractor (IC) you have hired. You will need this TIN for year-end filings.

EFTPS This includes instructions for making federal tax payments using EFTPS.

Tennessee Forms

Tennessee Separation Notice  Tennessee requires all employers to furnish a Separation Notice to each separated employee within 24 hours of separation from employment. You do not need to issue one to an employee who has worked less then 1 week. The form streamlines the administrative processing of unemployment claims.

Tennessee Employer Unemployment Enrollment This is the online application for unemployment benefits.