This new law requires all employers to electronically file their employment tax returns, reports, and payments to the Employment Development Department (EDD) beginning January 1, 2017.
According to the EDD’s website, this law will be phased in over two years to offer employers ample time to prepare. Employers with 10 or more employees will become subject January 1, 2017, and all other employers will be subject January 1, 2018.
There is a provision in the law for a hardship waiver for employers who are unable to file returns, reports, and payments electronically.
Employers can enroll now in the EDD e-Services for Business to fulfill these requirements.