Helpful Links
There are many great sites on the Web, but trying to find those great sites can be a frustrating experience. I have compiled a list of websites that I have found to be helpful sources of information. When you click on a link, a new window will pop up. Close the window when you are ready to return to this page.
Financial
Money Magazine — Offers an online edition that is a great resource for financial information.
Governmental
Social Security Online — the Official Website of the U.S. Social Security Administration.
U.S. Small Business Administration — Small business programs and services to help you start, grow, and succeed.
News
MSNBC – Microsoft & NBC — The place for up to the minute news. Many of the news articles have audio and video clips.
Wall Street Journal — Complete financial news service offers personalized news and market quotes. Plus, links to Barron’s Online and Smart Money Interactive.
The Internal Revenue Service — Home of the IRS on the Web, has definitely done a nice job on their Website.
California Board of Equalization
Income Tax Refund Status for California — Track your tax return through the IRS website.
Making California Tax Payments – Web Pay Individuals — Web Pay for Individuals.
California Tax Payments for Businesses — Web Pay for Businesses.
Payroll Tax
2013 Payroll Withholding Tables
Publication 15 has not yet been published for 2013 because the IRS was waiting for Congress to pass a law regarding income tax rates. Use this document for calculating 2013 federal income tax withholding. The FICA rate is 6.2% of wages up to $113,700. The Medicare rate is 1.45% on all wages.
2013 California Employer’s Guide
CA DE44 provides the 2013 withholding tables. The SDI rate for 2013 is 1.00% on wages up to $100,880. Beginning in 2013 the EDD will no longer automatically mail this publication to employers. If you want them to mail you a copy submit a request at https://eddservices.edd.ca.gov.