Internet Resources
Payroll Guidance
Federal Forms
Federal Form W-4 "Employee's
Withholding Allowance Certificate"
- The link will take you to the IRS form for downloading. The W-4 should
be completed so that your employer can withhold the correct federal income
tax from your wages.
Federal
Form I-9 "Employment Eligibility Verification"
- Downloadable form from the Department of Homeland Security for employees
to complete at time of hire.
Publication 15 "Employer's Tax Guide" 2009
- Guide offers current year withholding tables from employees’ wages and
information for employers on topics such as depositing taxes and filing
Federal tax forms.
California Forms
California Form DE-4 "Employee's
Withholding Allowance Certificate"
- The link will take you to the Employment Development Department’s website
for the downloadable form. The Form DE-4 should be completed so that your
employer can withhold the correct California income tax from your wages.
California Form DE-34 "Report
of New Employee(s)"
- Downloadable form for reporting new employees to the California Employment
Development Department.
California Form DE-542 "Report
of Independent Contractor(s)"
- Downloadable form for reporting within 20 days of either making payments
of $600 or more or entering into a contract for $600 or more with an independent
contractor in any calendar year, whichever is earlier.
California Employer's Guide 2009
- California Employment Development Department’s publication offering advice
to employers about registering as an employer, state payroll taxes and withholding
tables for the current year.
Government Links
Federal
Internal Revenue Service
- Website provides updated Federal tax news, downloadable Federal tax forms
and publications and information on your personal tax refund status
Small Business Administration
- Useful information regarding the starting, financing and managing of your
business
Social Security Administration
- Apply online for benefits and extra help with your Medicare prescription
drug costs; estimate future benefits; request a Social Security Statement
California
Franchise Tax Board
- Website provides updated California tax news, downloadable California tax
forms and publications. The website also allows you to check your account and refund
status.
Employment Development Department
- Offers services for California employers and job seekers
California Secretary of State
- The “California Business Portal” link offers links for filing requirements,
name availability, status requests and copies/certificates for business
entities.
California State Board of Equalization
- Register for a permit or license for sales & use tax; forms, publications,
reports and news; listing of county property tax assessors.
Other Useful Links
Tax and Accounting Sites Directory
- Website offers numerous links on the subjects of taxation (including state
and local), accounting and payroll / human resources.
Financial Accounting Standards Board
- Standards of financial accounting and reporting for the guidance and education
of the public, including issuers, auditors, and users of financial information.
Oanda - The Currency Site
- Find current and historical currency exchange rates.
