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Taxes
California Payroll Taxes 2026: Complete Overview for Employers
All CA employer taxes — SUI, ETT, SDI, PIT withholding. Rates, wage bases, and filing schedules explained.
Practical guides on CA payroll taxes, EDD registration, SDI, SUI, and wage laws — written for small business owners, not accountants.
SDI, PFL, SUI, ETT, PIT withholding — California has more payroll tax layers than almost any other state. We break each one down clearly.
Daily overtime, no tip credits, same-day final pay for terminations, and local minimum wages that vary by city. California doesn't mess around.
AB5 worker classification, detailed pay stub requirements, waiting time penalties — the cost of getting it wrong in California is steep.
All CA employer taxes — SUI, ETT, SDI, PIT withholding. Rates, wage bases, and filing schedules explained.
Get your EIN, register with EDD, choose payroll frequency, and run your first payroll — the complete checklist.
California OT is stricter than federal — 1.5x after 8 hrs/day, 2x after 12 hrs. Here's everything you need to know.
CA statewide rate, fast food and healthcare worker rates, plus local rates for LA, SF, and more.
California's ABC test is stricter than the IRS test. Misclassification penalties are severe. Here's how to get it right.
Gusto vs Paychex vs QuickBooks vs ADP — detailed comparison for California small businesses.