Follow the steps to complete the form successfully.

1. Click ‘Get Form’ button to obtain the form and open it in the editor.
2. Begin by providing the quarter ended and year in which you are reporting. Ensure all information is noted in black ink if completed by hand.
3. Fill in the employer account number, which is critical for identification purposes. Do not modify this area.
4. In Item A, enter the total number of employees (both full-time and part-time) who worked or received pay during the specified payroll period that includes the 12th of the month for each of the three months.
5. In Item B, if you had no payroll for the quarter, check the corresponding box and enter '0' in all related fields.
6. For Item C, provide the Social Security Number of each employee. If any employee lacks an SSN, include their name and wages but take immediate steps to secure the SSN.
7. In Item D, list the full name of each employee (first, middle initial, last), ensuring it's reported accurately.
8. For Item E, report the total wages paid to each employee during the quarter, ensuring to include cents, using the proper formatting (e.g., do not use dollar signs).
9. In Item F, indicate the amount of wages that are subject to California Personal Income Tax for each employee.
10. In Item G, document the total amount of PIT withheld from each employee's wages during the quarter.
11. Calculate the totals for all employees and fill Item H, Item I, and Item J with the respective grand totals for subject wages, PIT wages, and PIT withheld.
12. Finally, complete Item K by signing the form, providing your title, phone number, and the date. Ensure everything is accurate before submitting.
13. Once completed, you can save changes, download, print, or share the form as needed.

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