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File Arizona Payroll
Taxes in Minutes
Stay compliant with new-hire reporting, withholding, and
unemployment insurance taxes.
Form NHR
Deadline: Within 20 days of hire
Form A1-QRT
Deadline: Apr 30, Jul 31, Oct 31, Jan 31
Form UC-018
Deadline: Apr 30, Jul 31, Oct 31, Jan 31
Arizona Filing Requirements for New Hire and Unemployment Insurance
Stay compliant with Arizona's new hire and unemployment filing requirements—on time, every time.
| Forms | Filing Requirements | Filing Methods | Due Date |
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| New Hire Report | All Arizona employers must report newly hired, rehired, or recalled employees. This includes government, nonprofits, and private businesses. |
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Within 20 days of the employee's hire, rehire, or recall date. |
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Quarterly Withholding Tax Return (Form A1-QRT) |
All employers liable for Arizona withholding Tax must file Form A1-QRT quarterly, even if no wages were paid or no tax is due. |
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Last day of the month following each quarter:
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Unemployment Insurance (Form UC-018) |
All Arizona employers with one or more employees must file the UC-018 form quarterly with the Arizona Department of Economic Security (DES) to report unemployment contributions. Must file even if no wages were paid during the quarter. |
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Last day of the month following each quarter:
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File Arizona Payroll Forms with Confidence
Simplify Arizona state compliance, and avoid missed deadlines with TaxBandits—your complete
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Arizona Annual Withholding Reconciliation Form A1-R
Understand Arizona’s additional filing requirements and stay compliant.
| Filing Requirement | Used to reconcile total Arizona income tax withheld during the year with payments submitted via Forms A1-QRT. It also serves as the transmittal for employee Forms W-2. |
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| Due Date | January 31st of the following year. |
| What to Include | Total wages, total tax withheld, and reconciliation with W-2s issued to employees. |
| Filing Method | Electronic filing via AZTaxes.gov is strongly recommended. |
Information Required to File
Know what information you need to file Arizona payroll forms accurately.
What to Report in a New Hire?
- Employee name
- Employee address
- Social Security Number (SSN)
- Hire or rehire date
- Employer name and address
- FEIN (Federal Employer Identification Number)
What to Report in Form A1-QRT?
- Employer name, address, and FEIN
- Total wages paid during the quarter
- Total Arizona income tax withheld
- Deposit amounts made during the quarter
- Any adjustments or credits
What to Report in Form UC-018?
- Employee wages: Total wages paid to employees during the quarter
- Employer details: Name, address, and Arizona UI account number
- Total wages subject to unemployment insurance
- Contribution amount owed
How to file Payroll Tax Forms with the State of Arizona?
Create a free TaxBandits account and follow these simple steps to e-file your Arizona forms efficiently.
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Step 1: Choose the Required Form
Select the type of form you want to file. This includes new hire reporting, quarterly withholding Form A1-QRT, and quarterly unemployment insurance Form UC-018.
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Step 2: Enter the Required Tax Details
Complete the chosen form with the required information that applies to your business, such as employee wages and contribution data.
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Step 3: Review and Transmit
Review your form and transmit it to the appropriate state agencies through TaxBandits for a secure and approved filing.
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Step 1: Choose the Required Form
Select the type of form you want to file. This includes new hire reporting, quarterly withholding Form A1-QRT, and quarterly unemployment insurance Form UC-018.
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Step 2: Enter the Required Tax Details
Complete the chosen form with the required information that applies to your business, such as employee wages and contribution data.
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Step 3: Review and Transmit
Review your form and transmit it to the appropriate state agencies through TaxBandits for a secure and approved filing.
Arizona Payroll Tax Filing — Simple, Transparent Pricing
TaxBandits offers clear, flat-rate pricing for Arizona forms, such as A1-QRT, ensuring fast, accurate, and affordable e-filing.
| No of Forms | First Form | Next 3 Forms | 5-25 Forms | 26-50 Forms | 51-100 Forms | 101-500 Forms | 501-1000 Forms |
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| New Hire Reporting | $1 / Employee | ||||||
| Withholding (Form A1-QRT) | $5.95 | $5.25 | $4.75 | $4.25 | $3.75 | $3.25 | $3.00 |
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Unemployment Wage Report (Form UC-018) |
$5.95 | $5.25 | $4.75 | $4.25 | $3.75 | $3.25 | $3.00 |
Penalties and Corrections for New Hire, Withholding, and Unemployment
Know the penalties and how to correct errors before they impact compliance.
| Form | Penalties | Corrections |
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| New Hire Report |
Employers who fail to report newly hired or rehired employees within the 20-day deadline may face federal penalties of up to $25 per employee for each violation. Penalties can increase to $500 per employee if there is a conspiracy or false information involved. |
Submit the corrected record through the Arizona New Hire Reporting Portal. Phone: (888) 282-2064 Fax: (888) 282-0502 |
| Form A1-QRT |
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Submit corrected return via AZTaxes.gov or AZ Web File. Mail: Form A1-QRT marked "Amended" to Arizona Department of Revenue, 1600 West Monroe Street, Phoenix, AZ 85007. |
| Form UC-018 |
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Submit corrected UC-018 through the Arizona Unemployment Tax and Wage System (TWS) as soon as possible. Adjustments must be made in the correct quarter; do not use negative amounts on subsequent reports. Contact Arizona DES for guidance. |
Beyond State Payroll Filing: Simplifying All Your Tax Needs
At TaxBandits, we simplify more than just state payroll filings. From Form 941 to 1099, W-2, and beyond, we make tax filing easier for businesses of all sizes. Our platform streamlines federal and state compliance, saving you time and reducing errors, so you can focus on growing your business.
Frequently Asked Questions
Employers must report all newly hired or rehired employees to the Arizona New Hire Reporting Center within 20 days of their hire date. This can be done electronically via the Arizona New Hire Reporting Center, by fax, or by mail. The information helps enforce child support orders and detect fraudulent unemployment claims.
You can report new hires through the Arizona New Hire Reporting Center by providing details such as the employee's name, Social Security number, address, and the date they first performed services for pay. Reports can be submitted electronically, by fax, or by mail.
Arizona Form A-4 is the Withholding Percentage Election form. All new employees must complete this form within five days of employment to determine the amount of state income tax to withhold from their wages. If an employee fails to submit the form, the default withholding rate is 2.0%.
Arizona Form A1-QRT can be filed online through the Arizona Department of Revenue's e-Services portal. Employers can also file by mail by downloading the form from the same website.
For 2025, the taxable wage base for Arizona unemployment insurance is $8,000 per employee. This means unemployment insurance taxes are applied only to the first $8,000 of each employee's wages.
Employers must submit quarterly Unemployment Tax and Wage Reports (UC-018) through the Arizona Unemployment Tax and Wage System. Even if no wages were paid, reports must be filed to maintain an active account.
A late filed return is assessed a penalty of 4.5% of the tax due per month or any fraction of a month that elapses between the due date and the date the return is filed, up to a maximum of 25%. A late payment is assessed a penalty of 0.5% per month, up to a maximum of 10%.
To correct errors on a UC-018 form, submit a corrected report through the Arizona Unemployment Tax and Wage System. Adjustments must be made in the correct quarter, and negative amounts should not be used on subsequent reports.
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