Authorize Intuit as your Vermont unemployment tax agent

Summary

Learn how to authorize Intuit as your third-party agent (TPA) so we can pay and file your unemployment taxes in Vermont.

Does this apply to you?

This applies only if all of the following are true:

If you don't have employees in Vermont, this article doesn't apply to you — check with your state's labor department for its own TPA process, or see Related articles below once state-specific versions exist.

Overview

Vermont has introduced a new Third Party Administrator (TPA) process. All Vermont employers on QuickBooks Online Payroll or Assisted Payroll must authorize Intuit as their payroll agent with the state before we can pay and file unemployment taxes on their behalf. We submit the request — you approve it.

How the authorization works

How to approve the authorization in Vermont

If you use QuickBooks Online Payroll

If you use Assisted Payroll

After you approve

Once you approve the request, we activate your e-services and begin paying and filing your Vermont unemployment taxes.

Frequently asked questions

What if I don't see a red icon on my Vermont e-Services dashboard?

Confirm you're signed in to the correct employer account. If you still don't see a pending action item, contact Vermont's Employer e-Services support.

Does this apply if I have employees in other states too?

This article only covers the Vermont authorization step. Other states may have their own TPA processes.