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Practical, specific resources for California employers, covering all layers of payroll tax, compliance requirements, and state-specific mandates.
Pacific Data Services files 1099-NEC and 1099-MISC forms for California businesses and all 50 states: accurate, on time, fully managed. Get a quote today.
Complete 2026 ACA employer mandate guide for California businesses: ALE thresholds, penalty amounts, affordability rules, and Form 1095-C filing deadlines.
An honest comparison of Gusto, QuickBooks Payroll, Paychex, and ADP for California small businesses: real strengths, weaknesses, and who each fits best.
Ten costly payroll mistakes small businesses in California make — misclassifying workers, missed deposits, bad overtime math — and how to fix each one.
How to use EFTPS for federal payroll tax deposits: enrollment steps, monthly vs. semi-weekly schedules, payment deadlines, and penalties for late deposits.
Seven employee handbook payroll policy gaps that create wage claim exposure for California employers, with sample language for pay, overtime, and PTO.
Learn the federal 20-day new hire reporting deadline, what to report, how to file it, and the penalties California employers face for missing the deadline.
Complete breakdown of federal payroll taxes for 2026: FICA (Social Security, Medicare), FUTA, and income tax withholding, with exact rates and wage bases.
Plain-English FLSA guide for employers: coverage rules, $7.25 minimum wage, 40-hour overtime, exemption tests, child labor limits, and recordkeeping rules.
A plain-English guide to IRS Form 941: who must file, what gets reported, 2026 tax rates, quarterly deadlines, how to calculate what you owe, and penalties.
A complete step-by-step checklist for setting up payroll as a new California employer: EIN, state registration, withholding, employee forms, and first payroll.
Federal FLSA overtime rules for 2026: the 1.5x rate, workweek definition, exempt salary threshold, and common overtime mistakes California employers make.
A quarter-by-quarter, year-end, new-hire, and termination payroll compliance checklist for California employers: every federal deadline, with exact dates.
Complete payroll recordkeeping guide for California employers — FLSA, IRS, and typical state retention periods for pay records, time cards, W-2s, and I-9s.
How federal payroll tax deposit schedules work in 2026: the lookback period, monthly vs. semi-weekly rules, the $100,000 next-day rule, and EFTPS penalties.
The One Big Beautiful Bill adds federal deductions for tips (up to $25,000) and overtime pay (up to $12,500). What California employers must know for 2026.
Understand federal IRS rules for classifying W-2 employees vs. 1099 contractors in California, covering misclassification penalties and when each applies.
Register your California business with EDD for SUI, withholding, and new hire reporting: deadlines, forms, and the e-Services login process for 2026.
Learn how to do payroll in California: EIN and EDD registration, withholding, SUI, pay frequency, final-pay rules, deposits, and year-end W-2 filing.
Complete guide to California minimum wage rates for 2026. Statewide rate, fast food and healthcare worker rates, local city ordinances, exempt salary thresholds, and no-tip-credit rules.
Complete guide to California payday laws for 2026. Pay frequency requirements, semi-monthly timing rules, final paycheck deadlines, waiting time penalties, pay stub requirements, and direct deposit rules.
The complete California payroll compliance guide for 2026 — daily overtime, ยง226 wage statements, PAGA exposure, SB 1162, CalSavers, waiting time penalties, local minimum wages, and a month-by-month compliance calendar.
Complete guide to California payroll taxes for employers in 2026 — SUI, ETT, SDI, and PIT withholding rates, wage bases, EDD filing schedules, and penalties.
Complete employer guide to California SDI and Paid Family Leave (PFL) for 2026. Current withholding rates, wage replacement benefits, filing requirements, and VPDI options explained.
California SUI rates for 2026 explained — new employer rate of 3.4%, experienced employer range of 1.5%-6.2%, $7,000 wage base, ETT, and how experience rating works.
Official California payroll agency directory for employers: tax registration, unemployment insurance, new-hire reporting, and wage-and-hour contacts in one place.
This article is for general informational purposes only and does not constitute legal, tax, or professional advice. Employment laws, tax regulations, and compliance requirements change frequently. The information on this page reflects our understanding as of the date noted above and may not reflect recent changes in federal or state law. Do not act or refrain from acting based solely on the information in this article. Always consult a qualified attorney, CPA, or HR professional familiar with your state's laws before making payroll or compliance decisions for your business.