What is the definition of an "employer" netic medium or electronically (if the state is under the "New Hire" Program? equipped to receive transmissions this way). RepoRting The legislation provides that an "employer" for New Hampshire will make an exception and "new hire" reporting purposes is the same for allow a multi state employer to file reports Federal Income Tax purposes (as defined by on paper if, for the reporting period, you are independent Section 3401(d) of the Internal Revenue Code reporting data on fifteen (15) individuals or of 1986), including any governmental entity, less. If you are a multi state employer who has labor organization, limited liability company, opted to report to one state, you must provide ContRaCtoRs or employing unit as defined in RSA 282 A:7. notification of the state you have chosen to: Secretary, Department of Health & Human Under the "New Hire" My contract with the independent contractor Services, Multi state Employer Registration, Program totals more than $2500, but part of it is for materi- Box 509, Randallstown, Maryland 21133. als, is it reportable? Maybe, but only if the contract clearly delin- If you are a multi state employer who chooses eates the portion for labor or services apart to report to each respective state, make sure from any other aspect such as parts or ma- you know the specific filing requirements of terials, and the portion for labor or services each state as they are not all the same. Many exceeds $2500. If, for example you have a states do not have a requirement to report contract with an independent contractor for independent contractors like New Hampshire a total of $3000 and the contract is broken does. If you choose to report all of your "new down as $1000 for labor and $2000 for parts hire" activity to New Hampshire, you must and materials, it isn't reportable. If however, include all independent contractors who $2600 was for labor and $400 was for parts and fall within the New Hampshire guidelines whether or not the work is performed in New This brochure highlights an materials, it would be reportable. Hampshire. employer's requirement to report If the independent contractor uses subcontrac- independent contractors. For tors, am I responsible for reporting them too? information regarding the reporting No. Actually, the independent contractor, as For More Information the employer of the subcontractors, would Tel: (603) 229-4371 of employees under the "New Hire be responsible for reporting his or her "subs" or 1-800-803-4485 or Reporting Program," please call once they exceed $2500. Visit our website: (603) 229-4371 or What do I do if I am an employer who conducts www.nhes.nh.gov/ 1-800-803-4485, and ask for the business in more than one state? forms/employers.htm "New Hire" Brochure (NHES 0082). If you have employees performing work in more than one state, or you conduct business in more than one state, you are a "multi state" employer. If you are a multi state employer, NH Employment Security is an Equal Opportunity Employer you have the option to report the "new hire" and complies with the Americans activity relative to each particular state, or With Disabilities Act. Auxiliary aids and services are available upon request of you may choose one state to report all of your individuals with disabilities. NHES 0083 "new hire" activity. If one state is chosen, your TDD/TTY ACCESS: RELAY NH 1-800-735-2964. R-10/13 "new hire" reports must be submitted by mag- |
What is "New Hire Reporting"? When must I report the independent con- Can I report the individual as a "New Hire" Welfare reform legislation requires all employers tractor as a "New Hire"? even if the total amount for contracts to report certain information on "new hires" to a The independent contractor is reportable as is $2500 or less, or the amount of the designated state agency. In New Hampshire that a "new hire" within 20 days of any of the fol- contract is unknown? agency is NH Employment Security (NHES). lowing events: Yes. Some employers have chosen to report all When "new hire" data is matched against the independent contractors as "new hires" rather names of child support debtors on the state •You enter into a contract with the indivi- than monitor these contracts for amount antici- and national levels, the Office of Child Support dual and the contract amount for labor or pated or paid. Enforcement is able to locate and collect child services exceeds $2500 (regardless of the support from non-custodial parents living here amount of time the contract covers). For Filing New Hire Reports Online and in other states. This is child support which example, you enter into a two-year con- The easiest and fastest way to report your new might have otherwise come from public assis- tract with an individual on December 1 hires is online through our New Hire Reporting tance dollars supported through our taxes. and the contract amount for labor or serv- System. You must have an active state account number to use this online system. Access to the ices is $3000. You have until December 21 online New Hire Reporting can be found on our Which independent contractors are to report the individual as a "new hire". homepage at http://www.nhes.nh.gov/ reportable under the "New Hire" •You enter into two or more contracts with Program? Filing by Mail or Fax the same individual, within a calendar An independent contractor is reportable You may file "New Hire" Reports by mailing or year, and the cumulative amount for labor under the New Hire Program if: faxing a copy of each employees' W-4 form, or or services exceeds $2500. For example, an equivalent form approved or provided by 1. The individual operates his or her business you enter into a contract with an indivi- NH Employment Security. Call (603) 229-4371 as a sole proprietorship, and dual on March, 1 and the contract amount or 1-800-803-4485 for a copy of the Department's is for $1500. At this point, the individual is form, or for approval of a 2. You expect to reimburse the individual not reportable. You enter into another form you've created. To report independent more than $2500 for services for one or more contract with the same individual on contractors,you may use, a "Request for Tax- contracts in a calendar year's time. ("Contract December 1 of that same year and the con- payer Identification Number and Certification," for services" include oral, written, formal and tract amount is $1200. Since the cumula- also known as a W-9. informal agreements.) tive amount in a calendar year's time now MAIL TO: NH Employment Security exceeds $2500, you have until December PO Box 2092 Concord, NH 03302-2092 What information do I report? 21 to report the individual as a "new hire". Attn: New Hire Program •Independent Contractor's Complete Name Tel: (603) 229-4371 or 1-800-803-4485 •Independent Contractor's Home or •You enter into one or more contracts with Fax: (603) 224-0825 Business Address: Street Address, an individual not expecting the total pay- Toll Free Fax: 855-253-9072 (not PO Box) ments for labor or services to exceed $2500 You may also file "New Hire" Reports by mag- •Social Security Number (not his or in a calendar year's time. For example, the netic media (CD or 3.5" diskette). If you decide her FEIN #) contract was based upon "as needed" ser- and/or are required to file your "New Hire" •The Name of Your Company vices. You find, however, that with a pay- Reports by magnetic media, you must make two •The Address of Your Company ment you are making to the individual on monthly transmissions which are not less than •Your Federal Employer Identification September 1, that this payment takes you 12 days nor more than 16 days apart. For more Number (FEIN) over the $2500 threshold. You have until information about filing reports magnetically, •Your NHES Tax Identification Number September 21 to report the individual as a contact the NHES Supervisor of "Data "new hire". Preparation" at (603) 228-4011 |