Which entity is responsible for collecting and remitting California Personal Income Tax (PIT) withholdings from employee wages?
Correct Answer
A) The employer to the Employment Development Department (EDD)
Employers are required to withhold California PIT from employee wages and remit these withholdings to the EDD, which administers the state's payroll tax programs.
Why This Is the Correct Answer
Employers are required to withhold California PIT from employee wages and remit these withholdings to the EDD, which administers the state's payroll tax programs.
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