Year End Reminder: Earned Income Tax Credit Notice Print
Employers must notify employees they may be eligible for EITC one week before, one week after, or at the same time the employer provides annual wages summaries like W-2s or 1099s. Employers must hand the notification directly to the employees or mail the notification to the employee’s last known address. Bulletin boards and emails aren’t good enough. For more information on EITC notifications you can look on the Employment Development Department (“EDD”) website .

COUNSEL TO MANAGEMENT:

    Management should send out notifications with the necessary language to all employees and maintain a copy. The notification should be in English and any other language to effectively communicate the contents of the notification to employees.

   Management should ensure each employee receives a copy of the notification at the same time the employee receives their W-2 or 1099 because sending the notification with the W-2 or 1099 minimizes the chance of forgetting and maximizes savings on postage.

   Management should make sure they have current addresses for all employees, particularly if mailing tax information.

The goal of this article is to provide employers with current labor and employment law information. The contents should not be interpreted or construed as legal advice or opinion. For individual responses to questions or concerns regarding any given situation, the reader should consult with The Saqui Law Group at (831) 443-7100 in Salinas.