E-File and E-Pay Mandate (AB) 1245

New Employer Requirement

The California Assembly Bill (AB) 1245, also known as the e-file and e-pay mandate requires all employers to electronically submit employment tax returns, wage reports and payroll tax deposits to the Employment Development Department (EDD). This mandate is effective January 1, 2017 for employers with 10 or more employees and effective for all remaining employers January 1, 2018. Employers that are already required by law to electronically submit wage and/or electronic funds transfer to EDD will remain subject to those requirements in addition to this new mandate. The SBDC can help!

Our OCIE SBDC consultants can provide you with additional guidance regarding this new employer requirement and are trained through the EDD to assist you with enrollment in the e-Services for Business platform. Schedule an appointment with one of our  consultants to learn more about the e-file and e-pay mandate, get help with electronically filing the required documents for your business and more. Use the button below to schedule your consultation.

More Information 

According to the EDD, under the e-file and e-pay mandate the following forms must be submitted electronically:

  • Quarterly Contribution Return and Report of Wages (DE 9).
  • Quarterly Contribution Return and Report of Wages (Continuation) (DE 9C)
  • Employer of Household Worker(s) Quarterly Report of Wages and Withholdings (DE 3BHW)
  • Employer of Household Worker(s) Annual Payroll Tax Return (DE 3HW)
  • Quarterly Contribution Return (DE 3D)
  • Payroll Tax Deposit (DE 88)

Penalties for Non-Compliance

Tax Returns DE 9 DE 3D DE 3HW $50 per return
Wage Reports DE 9C DE 3BHW $20 per return
Payments DE 88 15% of amount due
Note: These penalties are in addition to any other penalties that may apply.

About e-Services for Business:

The EDD encourages employers to use e-Service for Business to file electronic documents in compliance with the e-file and e-pay mandate. e-Service for Business helps employers, employer representatives and payroll agents manage an employer paytoll tax account online 24/7 – at no cost. There is no additional software requirement needed to access these services. For more information or to create an e-Service for Business account, please visit https://www.edd.ca.gov/e-Services_for_Business.

Downloads:

E-FILE AND E-PAY MANDATE FOR EMPLOYERS – Information Sheet

E-file and E-pay Mandate – Tip Card

FAQs – E-file and E-pay Mandate (Assembly Bill 1245)

 For more information and additional reading material about the the e-file and e-pay mandate, please visit https://www.edd.ca.gov/Payroll_Taxes/E-file_and_E-pay_Mandate_for_Employers.htm

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E-File and E-Pay Mandate (AB) 1245

Mike Daniel is the network director of the Orange County Inland Empire SBDC Network, which assists aspiring entrepreneurs and current business owners throughout Orange, San Bernardino and Riverside counties. Mike was formerly the director of the SBDC office at Long Beach City College. As business owner and entrepreneur himself, he started his career as the owner of a Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory location in Manhattan Beach and went on to open a second location in Long Beach in 2001. In 2007, Mike sold the Manhattan Beach store for an above-market offer then invested in several additional locations as a minority shareholder. Mike further expanded his candy empire with venture located in Shoreline Village in Long Beach called Sugar Daddies Sweet Shoppe, based on fill-it yourself candy options.

Mike has a bachelor’s degree in Business Administration from California State University, Fullerton.