EDDPublished September 2, 2026
EDD Publishes the 2026 California Employer's Guide (DE 44)
What changed
EDD published the 2026 California Employer's Guide (DE 44), an annual reference for state payroll tax compliance.
Who it applies to
All California employers responsible for state payroll tax withholding and reporting.
Official source
https://edd.ca.gov/en/payroll_taxes/forms_and_publications/Detected by RegWatch monitoring on August 5, 2026. Always confirm details against the official source above — this page is a summary, not legal advice.
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