Overview - Payroll Taxes
Whether you are starting a new business or are an existing employer, our goal is to help you find the resources and information that you need to succeed. Our business is your success. Use the links on this page to access State payroll tax services and information. To learn more about EDD’s Tax Branch, visit About EDD Tax.
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New Online Services
We have expanded our New! e-Services for Business. Employers can register businesses, manage payroll tax accounts, file reports, and make tax payments. Payroll agents can access their clients’ accounts through a third party access, which will allow the agent to maintain the clients’ accounts. If you need assistance in enrolling, visit our New! e-Services for Business Video Tutorials. For general information about e-Services for Business, go to e-Services for Business Advantages and Features.
Getting Started/Seminars
e-Services for Business
Tax Practitioners
Payroll Tax News
- Employers and Agents: Are you on Social Media? Take our survey today!
- Important Change: Reporting Newly Hired or Rehired Employees
- Important Change: Banking Days to Business Days
- Visit the Rates and Withholding page for the 2013 UI, ETT, and SDI Rates, CA Withholding Schedules, and Taxable Values of Meals and Lodging
- Access your 2013 Unemployment Insurance (UI) Rates
- REMINDER: File your Quarterly Contribution Return and Report of Wages (DE 9) and the Quarterly Contribution Return and Report of Wages (Continuation) (DE 9C) on time to avoid late penalties, visit Required Filings and Due Dates for more information.
- REMINDER: Make your payroll tax deposits (DE 88) on time and avoid late penalties
- Current Emergency and Disaster Assistance for Employers
Self-Service Options
- e-Services for Business
- Register as an Employer
- File and Pay Taxes
- Rates and Withholding
- Forms and Publications
Top Links This Month
- Forms and Publications
- File and Pay Taxes
- e-Services for Business Information
- Rates and Withholding
- Am I Required to Register as an Employer


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