Authorize QuickBooks as your North Carolina unemployment Third Party Agent

Learn how to authorize QuickBooks to act as your payroll agent in North Carolina (NC).

When you set up your new payroll service, or when you add a new employee in NC, you need to authorize us as your payroll agent with the state.

Once you do, we'll be able to get and update your unemployment tax rate on your behalf. This takes just a few minutes to complete.

Authorize QuickBooks as your payroll agent

1. Fill out, sign, and notarize the NC POA (Power of Attorney) Form.
2. Access your NCSUITS account online.
3. Under Your Options, select Account Maintenance.
4. Under Employer Account, select Agent Assignment.
5. Select Add Agent, enter the following Agent ID, then select Search:
   • QuickBooks Online Payroll: 0800011509
   • QuickBooks Desktop Payroll Assisted: 007326
6. Select Power of Attorney (POA), then Select File.
7. Upload your completed Power of Attorney Form. 
8. The agency will review and approve the form prior to access being granted. 

If you already have an agent added, the agency will automatically remove them as soon as you add QuickBooks as your new agent. To check for an existing agent:

1. Access your account online at des.nc.gov. 
2. Go to View and Update Contact Information.
3.  Select the Remitter tab.