California EDD Services on Withholding Tax Forms - Download, Print & File - Free State Tax Forms

California EDD Services on Withholding Tax Forms - Download, Print & File

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Employment Development Department
Taxpayer Assistance Center
P.O. Box 2068
Rancho Cordova, CA 95741-2068
Phone: +18887453886

File and Pay

Use the links on this page to access information about required payroll reports and payments, obtain frequently used forms, and learn about methods available to submit reports and payroll taxes.

* Required Filings & Due Dates
* Tax Payments & Due Dates
* Use e-Services to File or Pay

Commonly Used Forms

* DE 1 - Registration Form for Commercial Employers
* DE 4 - Employee's Withholding Allowance Certificate
* DE 88 ALL - Payroll Tax Deposit
* DE 6 - Quarterly Wage and Withholding Report
* DE 7 - Annual Reconciliation Statement
* DE 34 - Report of New Employee(s)
* DE 542 - Report of Independent Contractor(s)

FAQ - Tax Forms and Publications

Where do I send the state copies of my W-2s and 1099s?

Employers are not required to send the state copies of Forms W-2 to California.

If you file paper Forms 1099 with the IRS, the IRS will forward the information
to FTB. For information about filing Forms 1099 electronically or on magnetic
media, see Information Returns.

Downloading and Printing Questions

My browser gives me an error message that it can't handle the format of the document. What do I need to view the forms?

The forms are in the Adobe Portable Document Format (PDF). You may need to
download the free Adobe Reader to view and print linked documents.

You can download the free Adobe Reader from Adobe's Web site.

Fill-In Form Questions

I tried typing an X in a form box, but it didn't work. How do I check the box?

Click on the box or hit the space bar to check/uncheck the box.

When using the DE 6 fill-in form, I can't fill in the quarter number and middle initial boxes. What can I do?

Increase the magnification of the form. The zoom button looks like a magnifying
glass with a plus sign. Click on the zoom, then on the form to enlarge it.
Click on the box you want to fill in, then continue tabbing to and filling in
each box.

Are these Internet forms scannable?

No. At present, the EDD scans the DE 88, DE 6, and DE 7. The Internet form is
an acceptable format; however, the red preprinted forms provided by EDD are
preferred to the Internet form. EDD is determining the feasibility of providing
forms via the Internet that can be scanned for users who print high volumes of
the forms. Many users still would not be able to produce a scannable version of
the form because it would be necessary to have printing equipment that could
print with the appropriate ink.

I can't install the Adobe Reader now. Can tax forms and publications be faxed to me?

Yes, tax forms, publications, and Information Sheets are available through our
Fax on Demand system toll-free at (877) 547-4503. This automated service is
available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week to customers calling within the United
States and Canada. Note: Reporting forms such as the DE 6 and DE 7 are not
available by fax. For other ways to get these forms, see Obtaining Tax Forms
and Publications. For assistance with downloading or filling in forms, call the
Tax Branch Internet Coordinator at (916) 653-9356 or contact us.

The Employment Development Department is an equal opportunity employer/program.
Auxiliary aids and services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities.

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