California Form DE 6 (Quarterly Report)
Filing California Form DE 6
Start California Form DE 6 E-file
To file CA Form DE 6, do the following:
- Log into eSmart Payroll
- Click 'Start a New Return'
- Select California Payroll Process from drop down list
- Click 'DE-6' to begin the online payroll form
eSmart Payroll allows for e-filing of current quarters and up to four quarters prior.
See California Form DE 6 Upload for another option.
California Form DE 6 Information
California Form DE 6, Quarterly Wage and Withholding Report, is used to report employee wages subject to Unemployment Insurance (UI), Employment Training Tax (ETT), and State Disability Insurance (SDI), and to report Personal Income Tax (PIT) withheld and PIT wages.
More Information on California Form DE 6
Filing Deadline
Individual employee wages must be reported each quarter.
| Report Covering | Due Date | Delinquent If Not Filed By |
|---|---|---|
| January, February, March | April 1st | May 1st |
| April, May, June | July 1st | July 31st |
| July, August, September | October 1st | October 31st |
| October, November, December | January 1st | January 31st |
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