Guide to Employer Forms
1. SS-4 – Application for Employer Identification Number - This form is used to verify your existing Federal Employer Identification Number (FEIN) and/or obtain a new FEIN if you do not currently have a FEIN. NOTE: If you already have a FEIN, you still MUST fill out IRS Form SS4 so Morning Sun can verify your existing FEIN with the IRS.
1. If you do OR do not have a FEIN, please complete ONLY Lines 1, 5a, 5b, 6, 7a, and 7b. NOTE: In line 7b, please enter the Employer Social Security Number and NOT your existing FEIN (if applicable). The IRS will not order a new FEIN or validate an existing FEIN without a valid social security number.
2. Please print and sign your name at the bottom of the form, and include your telephone number in the appropriate box. Please make sure your signature and date is in blue or black ink and is not a digital signature, as the IRS will not accept form SS4 if it is digitally signed and dated.
2. Form 2678 – Employer / Payer Appointment of Agent – This form gives authorization for Morning Sun Financial Services to act as your Payroll Agent. Please complete the highlighted lines in Part 2 of this form and return it to Morning Sun Financial Services.
1. Employer Identification Number (if you have an EIN or know your EIN – otherwise leave it blank).
2. Employer’s Name.
3. Employer’s home mailing address.
4. At the bottom of Part 2 on page 1 – sign, date, printed name, telephone number.
3. IRS Form 2848 - Power of Attorney and Declaration of Representative - This form authorizes Morning Sun to represent your business before the IRS and complete necessary filings. Please complete highlighted sections in Part 1 and Part 7 of this form.
1. Part 1: Employer name and home mailing address
2. Part 1: Employer phone number
3. Part 7: In the middle of page 2 – sign, date, printed name.
4. Form 8821 – Tax Information Authorization – This form authorizes Morning Sun Financial Services to inquire and request information related to payroll reports on your behalf.
1. Please complete all of section 1.
2. Please complete all of section 7.
5. Form 1D – State Unemployment Tax Registration – This form is used for registering the employer to pay SUTA tax if the payroll reaches $1,000 or more for any quarter during the year. Complete all applicable fields according to the instructions on the back of the form and send back to Morning Sun.
6. Working Agreement – This is a Working Agreement between you, the Employer and Morning Sun Financial Services. Please read through this agreement, complete the highlighted sections, and return to Morning Sun.
7. Consent for the Release of Information – This form allows Morning Sun to exchange information with the state, your representative or anyone in your life you want Morning Sun to talk to. Please complete the highlighted sections, and return to Morning Sun.
8. EVV Data Information Form – This form is use to set-up of the employer, employee's, and participant's information within the Electronic Visit Verification system (EVV). Please read and complete all sections to provide the contact information for the Participant, Employer, and Authorized Representative (if applicable).
9. “Cost to You” Sheet– This form is a guide to be used by the employer to determine the hourly wage to pay the employees hired to work with the participant. You as the employer may pay your employees whatever wage you like, as long as it is at least the Louisiana minimum wage. Just make sure that the wage chosen stays within reason because it is subject to your annual approved budget.
10. Morning Sun of Tennessee Payroll Schedule –This form details the start and end dates of each pay period. This includes the date time entry approvals are due to the Morning Sun payroll department and the date employees can expect to receive their pay checks. The bottom of the Payroll Schedule also has the different ways to contact Morning Sun.