MHIC NASCLA Contractors Practice Exam

When must employers submit a Combined Registration Form?

1. After 30 days of hiring their first employee

2. No later than 20 days after the first day of business

3. At the beginning of each calendar year

4. Only after an employee leaves

The correct answer is: No later than 20 days after the first day of business

Employers are required to submit a Combined Registration Form no later than 20 days after the first day of business. This form is crucial as it allows employers to register for various state employment taxes and fulfill their obligations for withholding income tax, unemployment insurance, and employee contributions. Adhering to this deadline ensures compliance with state regulations and timely processing of the necessary registrations. Submitting the form after hiring the first employee, at the beginning of each calendar year, or only after an employee leaves does not align with the regulatory framework set forth for new businesses. The requirement is specifically tied to the commencement of business operations, thus emphasizing the importance of timely registration right from the start to ensure all employment-related legalities are properly managed.