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February 11, 2021

Personnel Letter #21-003: CHANGES TO FEDERAL TAX WITHHOLDING RATES FOR NONRESIDENT ALIENS

Personnel Letter #21-003: CHANGES TO FEDERAL TAX WITHHOLDING RATES FOR NONRESIDENT ALIENS has been revised.  Per IRS Publication 15-T, the correct Bi-Weekly Additional Amount for a Non-resident Employee first paid wages before 2020 is $317.30.  The updated letter is published on the State Controller's Office (SCO) website located at: http://www.sco.ca.gov/ppsd_sco_letters.html.  You can go directly to this letter by clicking on the following address: https://sco.ca.gov/Files-PPSD-Letters/Pers/2021_e21-003.pdf.

Please direct your questions to the appropriate contact(s) listed in the Personnel Letter.

For your information, the State Human Resources Departments link on the SCO website offers various personnel/payroll related tools and resources.  This information is located at: http://www.sco.ca.gov/ppsd_state_hr.html.

SCO Key Initiatives:   

Cal Employee Connect Project  

CalATERS Replacement Project  

California State Payroll System Project