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Payroll Tax Calendar

All employers are required to electronically submit employment tax returns, wage reports, and payroll tax deposits to us or you will be charged a penalty.

We offer a no-fee option for employers and payroll agents to manage your account online. Enroll in e-Services for Business to file reports, make deposits, view rates, update business information, and manage your account.

Important: You may be required to submit deposits more frequently if you withhold more than $350 in Personal Income Tax. For information about this requirement and the Semi-weekly and Next-Day deposit due dates, review the California Deposit Requirements table.

2024 Payroll Tax Due Dates

Reports and deposits are listed by due date. When the due date falls on a Saturday, Sunday, or legal holiday, the next business day is considered the last timely date.

Reports and deposits listed by due date. Reports included in this table:

  • DE 9 – Quarterly Contribution Return and Report of Wages
  • DE 9C – Quarterly Contribution Return and Report of Wages (Continuation)
  • DE 3BHW – Employer of Household Worker(s) Quarterly Report of Wages and Withholdings
  • DE 3HW – Employer of Household Worker(s) Annual Payroll Tax Return
  • DE 88 (Quarterly) – Payroll Tax Deposit
  • DE 88 (Monthly) – Payroll Tax Deposit
Due Date Period Report/Deposit
January 1

Delinquent if not filed by
January 31, 2024
4th Quarter of 2023
(October, November, December)
DE 9 and DE 9C
DE 3BHW
DE 3HW
DE 88 (Quarterly)
January 16 December DE 88 (Monthly)
February 15 January DE 88 (Monthly)
March 15 February DE 88 (Monthly)
April 1

Delinquent if not filed by April 30, 2024
1st Quarter of 2024
(January, February, March)
DE 9 and DE 9C
DE 3BHW
DE 88 (Quarterly)
April 15 March DE 88 (Monthly)
May 15 April DE 88 (Monthly)
June 17 May DE 88 (Monthly)
July 1

Delinquent if not filed by
July 31,2024
2nd Quarter of 2024
(April, May, June)
DE 9 and DE 9C
DE 3BHW
DE 88 (Quarterly)
July 15 June DE 88 (Monthly)
August 15 July DE 88 (Monthly)
September 16 August DE 88 (Monthly)
October 1

Delinquent if not filed by October 31, 2024
3rd Quarter of 2024
(July, August, September)
DE 9  and DE 9C
DE 3BHW
DE 88 (Quarterly)
October 15 September DE 88 (Monthly)
November 15 October DE 88 (Monthly)
December 16 November DE 88 (Monthly)
January 1, 2025

Delinquent if not filed by January 31, 2025
4th Quarter of 2024
(October, November, December)
DE 9 and DE 9C
DE 3BHW
DE 3HW
DE 88 (Quarterly)

e-Services for Business

Use e-Services for Business to manage your employer payroll tax account online.

Contact Us

If you have questions, Contact Payroll Taxes. You can also contact the Taxpayer Assistance Center at 1-888-745-3886 or visit your local Employment Tax Office.