Arizona Payroll

Paying Employees in Arizona

Arizona 2021 Minimum Wage:

Arizona Overtime Rules: 1.5 x’s the regular rate of pay for non-exempt employees for all hours worked over 40 in a workweek

When an employee’s wages are paid by deposit in a financial institution the employee shall be furnished with a written or electronic statement of the employee’s earnings and withholdings.
When an employee’s wages are paid to a payroll card account the employee shall be furnished with a written or electronic statement of the employee’s earnings and withholdings.

How often do you have to pay employees in Arizona?

Employees must be paid at least twice per month, no more than 16 days apart. If the payday falls on a holiday the employer must pay the employee prior to the scheduled pay date.

When is an employee’s final check due in Arizona?

Involuntary terminations – within seven working days or the next payday, whichever is sooner
Voluntary resignations – next payday

Arizona Withholding Tax Registration

Wages subject to Arizona withholding

Arizona Employee’s Withholding Exemption Certificate

Reciprocity

Arizona Withholding Tax Due Dates

If the average AZ income tax in the preceding 4 calendar quarters is less than $200 they may deposit annually.
If the average is between $200 and $1,500 payment can be made quarterly (by the last day of the month following the end of the quarter).
If the average exceeds $1,500 payments should be made at the same time as federal withholding deposits.

Arizona Unemployment Tax Registration

Arizona Unemployment Tax Employer Liabilities

Arizona Unemployment Tax Due Dates

Return and payment are due quarterly on the last day of the month following the end of the reporting period