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      California: How to Manage Your Employer Payroll Tax Accounts

      This guide provides essential information on registering, managing, and troubleshooting both State Income Tax (SIT) and State Unemployment Insurance (SUI) accounts in California.

      State: California (CA) 

      SIT (State Income Tax): 

      • Filing Frequency: Quarterly 
      • New Employer Rate: Not Applicable (N/A) 
      • ID # Format: 999-9999-9 (FEIN) 
      • Phone #: (888) 745-3886 
      • New Registration Estimated Processing Time: Immediate 
      • Delivery Method: Online 

      SUI (State Unemployment Insurance): 

      • Filing Frequency: Quarterly 
      • New Employer Rate: 3.4% plus 0.1% training tax 
      • ID # Format: Same as SIT 
      • Phone #: (888) 745-3886 
      • New Registration Estimated Processing Time: 10 Business Days 
      • Delivery Method: Online 

      Registration Process: 

      Power of Attorney (POA): 

      • SIT POA Required: Yes, it is required. Necessary forms will be sent during your payroll onboarding 
      • SUI POA Required: Yes, it is required. Necessary forms will be sent during your payroll onboarding 

      Third-Party Administrator (TPA): 

      • TPA Required for SIT: Necessary forms will be sent during your payroll onboarding 
      • TPA Required for SUI: Necessary forms will be sent during your payroll onboarding 

       For Help with understanding or actioning TPA Visit : How to set up GoCo Embedded as my payroll agent?

      Recovery Process: 

      • SIT Recovery Contact Information: FAQs 

      Update Company Information: 

      • SIT Updates: 
        Portal: California Department of Tax and Fee Administration - Update 
      • SUI Updates: 
        Process: Download and complete the Name and Address Change Request form, then fax or mail it to the address provided on the form. Alternatively, call the California Unemployment Insurance Call Center and select Option 4. 

       

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      Disclaimer:

      This article is not to be taken as tax, legal, benefits, financial, or HR advice. Since rules and regulations change over time and can vary by location, consult a lawyer or HR expert for specific guidance.

      Information updated as of Oct 01, 2024