Washington
Unemployment forms
Contact information
Agency: Employment Security Department
Website: https://esd.wa.gov/
Agency: Employment Security Department (WACARES)
Website: https://wacaresfund.wa.gov
State ID formats
Unemployment ID:
9 digits or 12 digitsBusiness number:
9 digits formatted as ### ### ###Worker's compensation number:
8 digits formatted as ###,###-##PFML account ID:
C followed by 9 digits formatted as C#########Tax payment details
Deposit schedule | Due date | Payment methods | Zero filing required | Zero EFT accepted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Quarterly | Last day of the following month | Check, ACH | N/A | N/A |
ACH Debit payments are accepted, and approval is not required.
ACH Credit payments are not accepted.
5208-A
Filing methods:
Web fill-in, InternetInternet file format:
ICESAForm due date:
Last day of the following month (adjusts for non-banking days)Form filing address:
Employment Security Department,
PO Box 84137
Seattle, WA
98124-5437
note
- Registration is not required for Internet filing.
- Navigate to the Washington Employment Security Department's website and navigate to the Employer Account Management Services (EAMS) page.
5208-B
Filing methods:
Web fill-in, InternetInternet file format:
ICESAForm due date:
Last day of the following month (adjusts for non-banking days)Form filing address:
Employment Security Department,
PO Box 84137
Seattle, WA
98124-5437
note
- Registration is not required for Internet filing.
- Navigate to the Washington Employment Security Department's website and navigate to the Employer Account Management Services (EAMS) page.
WA-PFML Worksheet
Filing methods:
Web fill-in, InternetForm due date:
Last day of the following monthWorkers Compensation forms
F212-055-000
Filing methods:
PaperForm due date:
Last day of the following month (adjusts for non-banking days)Form filing address:
Department of Labor & Industries,
PO Box 24106
Seattle, WA
98124-6524
note
You can add a Standard Occupational Classification code (SOC code) to an employee in the Payroll Taxes tab of the Setup > Employees screen (in the Other State Settings section). Enter the six (6) numeric digits with or without the dash. For more information about SOC codes, visit https://www.bls.gov/soc/.
New hire reporting
Reporting methods
File upload type:
InternetGeneral reporting requirements
Electronic filing required:
NoFiling frequency:
20 days from hire dateRegistration required:
No
