California: The Golden State

Here are some agency and other resources you can use to research payroll, tax, and business information in California (CA). For other states, go to Payroll Resources.

Information Resource
Contact

Employment Development Department (EDD) Contacts

Agency Websites

California Employment Development Department

Small Business Information

California Business Portal

EDD Small Business and Payroll Taxes

California Employer's Guide (DE 44) (PDF)

California Tax Service Center

Household Employer's Guide (PDF)

Forms

California Forms and Publications

Form DE 1 (PDF: registration form for employers)

Form DE 1NP (PDF: registration form for nonprofit organizations)

Form DE HW (PDF: registration form for employers of household workers)

Change of account information (address, name, and so on) (PDF)

SUI Tax Rate Notice (Sample)

Move your mouse over the image to see an example California SUI rate notice, or click here to open in a separate window.

This is only an example — see your own notice for your specific rates.

Employee State Withholding Certificate Form DE 4: Employee’s Withholding Allowance Certificate
New Hire Reporting California New Hire Reporting
Workers' Compensation California Workers' Compensation

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