California payroll overview

Payroll setup — California Q2 guidance

Onboard employees, configure state withholding, and meet Q2 remittance and filing requirements for California employers. Tincu helps you avoid penalties and streamline payroll ops.

Getting started: registration & employer setup

We guide new and existing employers through California registration (EDD, DE 1, UI/SDI), EIN verification, and setting up payroll schedules aligned to Q2 deadlines.

  • Register with EDD and set state withholding tables
  • Confirm NRP vs. regular withholding for remote workers
  • Set pay cycles and deposit schedules for timely remittance
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Core payroll services for California

Automated payroll

Payroll & direct deposit

Configuring pay items, overtime rules, and automated deposits for employees across the state.

Tax compliance

Tax remittance & filings

Quarterly EDD filings, state withholding, and unemployment insurance contributions handled end-to-end.

Payroll reporting

Reports & year-end

Custom payroll reporting, DE-9/DE-9C prep, and W-2 distribution support for employers of all sizes.

California-specific compliance highlights (Q2 focus)

  • State withholding updates and local ordinances — verify city-level payroll taxes.
  • Paid Family Leave (PFL) and State Disability Insurance (SDI) rates — remit with employee deductions.
  • Quarterly deposits schedule for UI and withholding — avoid interest and penalties with correct EFT timing.

We perform a compliance checklist and reconcile prior quarter items ahead of Q2 filings.

Payroll specialist
Meet your specialist
Jane Doe — Payroll & California compliance

Sample pricing & packages

Package Monthly Includes
Starter $199 Payroll for up to 5 employees, ACH payroll Get started
Growth $399 Up to 25 employees, tax filings, direct deposit Request quote
Enterprise Custom Custom integrations, dedicated specialist, priority support Contact sales

Q2 FAQs — payroll setup & timing

Deposit schedules depend on your deposit schedule assigned by the EDD and federal EFTPS frequency — we verify and calendarize your remittances.

Yes — we configure withholding for each employee's work and residence states and manage nexus-driven requirements.

EIN, state account numbers, employee W-4/DE-4, bank routing for ACH, and a copy of company payroll policy are typical. We provide a checklist.

Ready to set up payroll for Q2?

Start with a compliance review and implementation plan tailored to California rules. Fast onboarding and migration from common payroll platforms.

Payroll team