DE 542 - Employment Development Department 2025

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The document provides detailed printing specifications for the Report of Independent Contractor(s) (DE 542) forms, including guidelines for creating alternate forms suitable for laser printers. It outlines requirements such as paper type, alignment, ink color, font size, and barcode placement. Additionally, it emphasizes the need for approval of alternate forms before use and specifies submission procedures for testing samples to ensure compliance with EDD standards.

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Begin by filling out the 'Service-Recipient' section. Enter the name, address, and contact information as specified, ensuring all letters are in uppercase.
Next, provide the 'Federal Identification Number' and 'California Employer Account Number'. Ensure these numbers are formatted correctly without any additional characters.
In the 'Service-Provider' section, repeat the same process for entering names and addresses. Remember to include social security numbers in the required format.
Complete the contract details including 'Start Date', 'Amount of Contract', and 'Contract Expiration Date'. Use MMDDYY format for dates.
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What number does EDD call you back from?

ID.me only operates id.me. Websites like your-id-me.com are not connected to ID.me. Regarding phone calls, the EDD does call people, but the phone lines should show up under the caller ID as St of CA EDD or the number 1-800-300-5616.

How much money can you make as an independent contractor before paying taxes?

If you made more than $400, you need to file an annual tax return as an independent contractor. If you will owe more than $1,000 at the end of the year, you will also need to pay quarterly estimated taxes.

Do I have to report independent contractor income?

You must report independent contractors whose services are performed for any of your business operations doing business in California, obtain trade or business income from California sources, or in any manner in the course of a trade or business subject to California law.

What is a DE 542 form?

REPORT OF INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR(S), DE 542. WHO MUST REPORT: Any business or government entity (defined as a Service-Recipient) that is required to file a federal Form 1099-MISC for service performed by an independent contractor (defined as a Service-Provider) must report.

What is the purpose of the Employment Development Department?

The EDDs primary goals involve assisting workers with employment and maintaining state data on employment. Some useful information and services that the EDD provides that might be of interest to unemployed workers are listed below.

Do companies report independent contractors to the IRS?

If you pay independent contractors, you may have to file Form 1099-NEC, Nonemployee Compensation, to report payments for services performed for your trade or business.

What happens if I dont report independent contractor income?

Often, the IRS will recalculate your tax return by including the missing income and determining the amount of tax they think that you owe. This can include penalties and interest.

How much can you make on a 1099 before you have to claim it?

Nonemployee compensation and the 1099-NEC form The 1099-NEC only needs to be filed if the business has paid you $600 or more for the year. Even if you made less than $600, youll still need to report all your income on your tax return.

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