NEW LUMP SUM PAYMENT MODULE!
What are my responsibilities as an employer / income payer?
As a registered employer (or income payer) with the State of Rhode Island, you are responsible for reporting lump sum payments on behalf of employees to the Rhode Island New Hire Reporting Directory prior to distribution. Lump sum payments are considered employee income and are thereby subject to withholding to collect past due child support.
How do I report Lump Sum Payments?
Once your access has been verified and you have signed the confidentiality form, you will be granted use of an Interactive Lookup form that provides instantaneous feedback. After login, select the “Lookup Lump Sum” button on the Employer Dashboard. To begin a Lump Sum Lookup, you will need the employee last name and social security number. We also support a File Upload process for users who need to look up multiple employees.
Most Common FAQ: Do I need to report upcoming lump sum payments for all employees or only those with a pre-established IV-D case?
Your responsibility to report upcoming lump sum payments is inclusive of all employees, regardless of IV-D case status.