New Employer Resources
Welcome to California’s employer community.
As a new employer, you are required to electronically submit employment tax returns, wage reports, and payroll tax deposits to us. Use e-Services for Business to follow the e-file and e-pay mandate.
Find resources and information about how to electronically submit employment tax returns, wage reports, and payroll tax deposits to us.
These forms can be submitted online through e-Services for Business:
- Quarterly Contribution Return and Report of Wages (DE 9)
- Quarterly Contribution Return and Report of Wages (Continuation) (DE 9C)
- Payroll Tax Deposit (DE 88)
- Employer of Household Worker(s) Quarterly Report of Wages and Withholdings (DE 3BHW)
- Employer of Household Worker(s) Annual Payroll Tax Return (DE 3HW)
- Report of New Employee(s) (DE 34) (PDF)
- Report of Independent Contractor(s) (DE 542) (PDF)
Additional Resources
- Employment (DE 231) (PDF)
- Wages (DE 231A) (PDF)
- Household Employment (DE 231L) (PDF)
- Elective Coverage for Employers and Self-Employed Individuals (DE 231EC) (PDF)
- e-Services for Business, File and Pay Online (DE 159) (PDF)
- Employers’ Bill of Rights (DE 195) (PDF)
- Avoid Unplanned Tax Liabilities (DE 573) (PDF)
e-Services for Business
Stay Up-to-Date
- Check Required Filings and Due Dates
- Find Payroll Tax Seminars
- Visit Employer News and Updates
- Get EDD email notices
- Get Forms and Publications
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.