Use this information to ensure compliance with state payroll tax regulations. Find details on tax forms, withholdings, unemployment and other tax, e-file and pay information, general state and agency information, and employer registration.
Tax Forms
Agency Form Detail
Form ID | Tax Code | Form Name | |
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DE34 (Filing) | WH/UI | CA Report of New Hires | view |
Send Methods Available in QuickBooks Desktop Payroll
Send Methods Available in QuickBooks Online Payroll
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DE88 (Payment) | WH/UI/SDI | Payroll Tax Deposit Coupon (E-pay only) | view |
Send Methods Available in QuickBooks Desktop Payroll
Send Methods Available in QuickBooks Online Payroll
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DE 9 (Filing) | WH/UI/SDI | Quarterly Contribution Return and Report of Wages | view |
Send Methods Available in QuickBooks Desktop Payroll
Send Methods Available in QuickBooks Online Payroll
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DE 9C (Filing) | WH/UI/SDI | Quarterly Contribution Return and Report of Wages (Continuation) | view |
Send Methods Available in QuickBooks Desktop Payroll
Send Methods Available in QuickBooks Online Payroll
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Withholdings
Agency contact information
- Effective Date
- Agency Name
- California Employment Development Department
- Vendor Payable Name
- EDD
- Mailing Address
- Employment Development Department
Taxpayer Assistance Center
P.O. Box 826880
Sacramento, CA 94280-0001
- Phone Numbers
- Phone Numbers
Payroll Tax Assistance (General Questions)
888-745-3886 (0 for representative)
Employers Outside US and Canada
916-464-3502
e-Services for Business Assistance
855-866-2657
- Support Website URL
- https://askedd.edd.ca.gov/
- Agency Website URL
- http://www.edd.ca.gov/
Agency Holidays
- Effective Date
- Agency Holidays
- Federal Reserve Bank Holidays:
New Year’s Day - January 1
Martin Luther King, Jr. Birthday - January 20
Washington's Birthday - February 17
Memorial Day - May 25
Independence Day - July 3 (Observed)
Labor Day - September 7
Columbus Day - October 12
Veterans' Day - November 11
Thanksgiving Day - November 26
Christmas Day - December 25
State Observed Holidays:
Cesar Chavez Day - March 31st EDD closed for holiday
Day after Thanksgiving - November 29
EDD does not close on Columbus Day which is a Federal Reserve Holiday
Agency Account Number Formats (QuickBooks Desktop Payroll only)
- Effective Date
- Account Number Name
- CA Employment Development Dept Employer Acct No.
- QuickBooks Employer Account Number Format(s)
- 999-9999-9 or 999 9999 9
Agency Withholding Details
- Effective Date
- WH Supported?
- Yes
- Allowance Amount Detail
- Allowance Amount Detail
Low Income Exemption Table:
Single, Dual Income Married, Married Multiple Employer, or Married with 0 - 1 allowances equals $15,042
Married with 2 or more allowances and HOH equals $30,083
Standard Deduction Table:
Single, Dual Income Married, Married Multiple Employer, or Married with 0 - 1 allowances equals $4,537
Married with 2 or more allowances and HOH equals $9,074
Exemption Allowance Table:
$134.20 per allowance claimed
Estimated Deduction Table:
$1,000 per additional allowance claimed
- Supplemental Rate Detail
- Bonuses and Stock Options 10.23%. All other; e.g., overtime pay, commissions, sales awards, vac pay 6.6%.
W4 Requirements
- Effective Date
- Can Use Federal W4?
- No
Agency Tax Payment Details
- Effective Date
- Tax Payment Name
- CA Withholding and Disability Insurance
Verification Tracking
- Last Verified Date
- 02-20-2019
Tax Payment Frequency Detail
Payment Frequency | Payment Name | |
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Monthly | CA Withholding and Disability Insurance | view |
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Next Day | CA Withholding and Disability Insurance | view |
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Quarterly | CA Withholding and Disability Insurance | view |
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Semiweekly | CA Withholding and Disability Insurance | view |
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Electronic Mandate Requirements
- Effective Date
- Employer Filing Requirements
- All employers must file tax and wage reports electronically.
- Employer Payment Requirements
- All employers must file tax and wage reports electronically and pay the EDD electronically.
Unemployment Tax
Agency contact information
- Effective Date
- Agency Name
- California Employment Development Department
- Vendor Payable Name
- EDD
- Mailing Address
- Employment Development Department
Taxpayer Assistance Center
P.O. Box 826880
Sacramento, CA 94280-0001
- Phone Numbers
- Phone Numbers
Payroll Tax Assistance (General Questions)
888-745-3886 (0 for representative)
Employers Outside US and Canada
916-464-3502
e-Services for Business Assistance
855-866-2657
- Support Website URL
- https://askedd.edd.ca.gov/
- Agency Website URL
- http://www.edd.ca.gov/
Agency Holidays
- Effective Date
- Agency Holidays
- Federal Reserve Bank Holidays:
New Year’s Day - January 1
Martin Luther King, Jr. Birthday - January 20
Washington's Birthday - February 17
Memorial Day - May 25
Independence Day - July 3 (Observed)
Labor Day - September 7
Columbus Day - October 12
Veterans' Day - November 11
Thanksgiving Day - November 26
Christmas Day - December 25
State Observed Holidays:
Cesar Chavez Day - March 31st EDD closed for holiday
Day after Thanksgiving - November 29
EDD does not close on Columbus Day which is a Federal Reserve Holiday
Agency Account Number Formats (QuickBooks Desktop Payroll only)
- Effective Date
- Account Number Name
- CA Employment Development Dept Employer Acct No.
- QuickBooks Employer Account Number Format(s)
- 999-9999-9 or 999 9999 9
Agency Tax Rate Detail
- Effective Date
- Fixed Dollar Amount
- N/A
- Minimum Rate
- 1.5%
- Maximum Rate
- 6.2%
- New Employer Rate
- 3.4%
Employer Wage Base
- Effective Date
- Wage Base Amount
- $7,000.00
Employee Rates
- Fixed Rate
- N/A
Employee Wage Base
- Wage Base Amount
- N/A
Agency Surcharge Detail
- Effective Date
- Surcharge Name
- ETT
- Surcharge Abbreviation
- ETT
- Creditable to FUTA
- No
- Fixed Rate
- 0.1%
- Minimum Rate
- N/A
- Maximum Rate
- 0.1%
- New Employer Rate
- 0.1%
- Wage Base Amount
- $7,000.00
Verification Tracking
- Last Verified Date
- 11-01-2019
Agency Tax Payment Details
- Effective Date
- Tax Payment Name
- CA UI and Employment Training Tax
Verification Tracking
- Last Verified Date
- 02-20-2019
Tax Payment Frequency Detail
Payment Frequency | Payment Name | |
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Quarterly | CA UI and Employment Training Tax | view |
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Electronic Mandate Requirements
- Effective Date
- Employer Filing Requirements
- All employers must file tax and wage reports electronically.
- Employer Payment Requirements
- All employers must file tax and wage reports electronically and pay the EDD electronically.
Other Taxes
State Disability
Agency contact information
- Effective Date
- Agency Name
- California Employment Development Department
- Vendor Payable Name
- EDD
- Mailing Address
- Tax Assistance: Employers - General Correspondence
Employment Development Department
Taxpayer Assistance Center
P.O. Box 826880
Sacramento, CA 94280-0001
- Phone Numbers
- Payroll Tax Assistance (General Questions)
888-745-3886 (0 for representative)
Employers Outside US and Canada
916-464-3502
- Support Website URL
- https://askedd.edd.ca.gov/
- Agency Website URL
- http://www.edd.ca.gov/
Agency Account Number Formats (QuickBooks Desktop Payroll only)
- Effective Date
- Account Number Name
- CA Employment Development Dept Employer Acct No.
- QuickBooks Employer Account Number Format(s)
- 999-9999-9 or 999 9999 9
Agency Tax Rate Detail
- Fixed Dollar Amount
- N/A
- Minimum Rate
- N/A
- Maximum Rate
- N/A
- New Employer Rate
- N/A
Employer Wage Base
- Wage Base Amount
- N/A
Employee Rates
- Effective Date
- Fixed Rate
- 1%
Employee Wage Base
- Effective Date
- Wage Base Amount
- $122,909.00
Agency Tax Payment Details
- Effective Date
- Tax Payment Name
- CA Withholding and Disability Insurance
Verification Tracking
- Last Verified Date
- 02-20-2019
E-file & Pay
Electronic Form Requirement Detail
Form ID | |
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DE 9 | view |
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DE 9C | view |
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DE34 | view |
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DE88 | view |
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Employer Registration
Withholding Tax
- How does the agency prefer the employer to register?
- Online
- Where can I find out more about the agency process for registration?
- http://www.edd.ca.gov/Payroll_Taxes/Am_I_Required_to_Register_as_an_Employer.htm#registration
- Is there a registration fee?
- No
- What is the name of the form to use for registration?
- DE-1 Registration Form for Commercial Employers
- What is the link to the form for registration?
- https://eddservices.edd.ca.gov/tap/secure/ezreg
- Additional information about the registration for this state.
- Client can register online and upon successful registration, receive a California employer account number and tax rate information immediately through EDD's Online Services. You may call (888) 745-3886 or your nearest Employment Tax Office to get a registration form. Client may also download a form at the link listed below. State prefers online registration.
DE-1 Commercial Registration Form: https://www.edd.ca.gov/pdf_pub_ctr/de1.pdf
Unemployment Insurance Tax
- How does the agency prefer the employer to register?
- Online
- Where can I find out more about the agency process for registration?
- https://eddservices.edd.ca.gov/
- Is there a registration fee?
- No
- What is the name of the form to use for registration?
- Registration Form
- What is the link to the form for registration?
- http://www.edd.ca.gov/Payroll_Taxes/Save_Time_and_Register_Online.htm
- Additional information about the registration for this state.
- Client can register online and upon successful registration, receive a California employer account number and tax rate information immediately through EDD's Online Services. You may call (888) 745-3886 or your nearest Employment Tax Office to get a registration form. Client may also download a form at the link listed below. State prefers online registration.
Registration by mail may take 10-14 days to process.
DE-1 Commercial Registration Form: https://www.edd.ca.gov/pdf_pub_ctr/de1.pdf