Employment Development Department

 

The Employment Development Department (“EDD”) is the largest California tax collection agency, collects more than 31 billion in payroll tax annually, and maintains employment records for more than 17 million California workers. Payroll tax comprises of a substantial source of state revenue and the effective administration and collection of state payroll taxes is one of the major aspects of the state tax system. In recent years, due largely to problems with state budget, California has stepped up enforcement action against those who fail to make proper payroll tax withholdings or who fail to file the necessary forms. The leniency that has traditionally been afforded to employers and small businesses is virtually non-existent in today’s recessionary climate. 

state board tax attorneysDealing with the EDD can be complicated and requires a through knowledge of internal procedures and California employment tax laws. Our experienced attorneys have a strong track record of success and are properly equipped to handle all of your EDD disputes including:

 

 

 

 

  • Failure to file or deposit payroll taxes

  • State officials threatening to shut your business down

  • Liens or levies against your personal or business property

  • Independent contractor/employee classification disputes

  • Escalated matters that require administrative appeal or action in California state court

  • Problems with EDD account numbers or EINs


Do not wait until the last minute to handle EDD employment tax issues. Proper representation can guide you to an effective resolution and save you thousands of dollars in liability. Please call our office today to schedule a free consultation and to find out how we can provide the solution to your tax problems.

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Recent EDD Tax Questions
 
  1. EDD denied my unemployment benefits based on fraud allegations brought by my employer Kaiser Foundation. In short, I forgot to remove my spouse from my medical coverage after our divorce. As a result, I lost my 10 years job as an RN, and despite my offer to pay back, I was fired. My ex spouse moved to another state soon after we parted; my medical group is not represented in that state. I appealed and was denied because the Administrative Judge was told by Kaiser lawyer that the cost of medical coverage for my spouse only was $406/month, therefore there was great loss for Kaiser! No supportive documentation was provided to confirm this. After the hearing, I was able to prove using my old pay stubs, that my family plan at the time cost $450/family/month. Question: were are these $406/person/month coming from? I was denied my 2nd appeal because, according to the independant panel, I now provided new evidence and it would not be fair to the judge! Wasn't the judge supposed to have this info to begin with? I feel so helpless fighting this system. Do I have a case?
 
  1. I need some counsel in having the EDD stop taking money out of my payroll.
 
  1. I was wondering if you guys can represent me on a legal matter with EDD (overpayment)
 
  1. A wage garnishment was just sent to my employer for unemployment benefits the state says I owe them. I do not. I have sent correspondence to EDD on more than one occassion documenting why I do not owe this money back from 2008. I even sent a copy of everything to the governor. They will not even give me a hearing. I had no idea a judgment was filed in September of 2009. If they withhold 25% of my income I will not be able to support my children and pay my bills. I am a single mother of two. I am just getting back on my feet from only making $15,000 in 2008. Please let me know if you can help.
 
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