Taxpayer Advocate

If you are unable to resolve an employment tax problem with your assigned EDD representative, supervisor, and office manager, you can contact the Taxpayer Advocate Office for help.

The Taxpayer Advocate Office will review the issues and surrounding facts to make sure we have properly protected the rights of the taxpayer while also protecting the interests of the State of California.

For more information, refer to the Employers' Bill of Rights (DE 195) (PDF).

Contact Information

You can contact the Taxpayer Advocate Office by:

• Phone: 1-866-594-4177
• Fax: 1-916-449-9498
• Email: TaxTSDTAO@edd.ca.gov
• Mail: Employment Development Department
  Tax Branch, MIC 93
  Taxpayer Advocate Office
  PO Box 826880
  Sacramento, CA 94280-0001

The Settlements Office allows employers and the EDD to settle disputed employment tax liabilities, avoiding the risks and costs associated with extended litigation. To qualify, you must have filed a timely petition of an assessment or of a denial of claim for refund, as we can only enter into settlement agreements for nonfinal employment tax liabilities.

For More Information

For more information, refer to the Information Sheet: Settlements Program (DE 231SP) (PDF).

Contact Information

If you have questions about the Settlements Program, contact the Settlements Office by:

• Phone: 1-916-653-9130
• Fax: 1-916-449-2161
• Email: TAXTSDSG@edd.ca.gov
• Mail:Employment Development Department
  Tax Branch, MIC 93
  Settlements Office
  PO Box 826880
  Sacramento, CA 94280-0001

We offer publications and information resources to help taxpayers comply with employment tax laws, including Payroll Tax Seminars.

Be sure to use our website for payroll taxes and other important information for employers and tax practitioners. The EDD is committed to providing accurate, up-to-date, accessible information.

Contact the Tax Branch by email at pmsg@edd.ca.gov to provide your feedback on the Payroll Tax page.