California employers with 10 or more employees are mandated to electronically submit tax returns, and payroll tax deposits to the Employment Development Department (EDD) beginning January 1, 2017. Effective January 1, 2018, all employers will be mandated.

California employers who meet one of the following criteria are mandated to electronically submit employment tax returns, wage reports, and payroll tax deposits to the Employment Development Department (EDD) beginning January 1, 2017:

  • If employers reported 10 or more employees in any quarter of 2016.
  • If employers reported 9 employees in 2016 and hire one additional employee in 2017
  • If employers reported 10 employees in 2016 and have fewer than 10 in 2017.

The EDD will begin notifying employers about the e-file and e-pay mandate in 2016. You can refer clients to the mandate requirements at EDD’s page

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