No matter your business, the onboarding process can be stressful and tedious. Federal law requires that all employers report newly hired employees to the Employment Development Department within 20 days of their start-of-work date. It may sound like enough time, but 20 days may not allow you the space to complete all pertinent paperwork.
Employers who neglect to report their hiring or rehiring of an employee incur a penalty. It is essential that you familiarize yourself with the DE34 Form for all onboarding. Forms DE3HW and DE3BHW are also hosted online. The California Employment Development Department hosts a range of informational forms, materials, and information pertinent to Voluntary Plans.
The process is especially difficult for those who employ household workers. Although it may not be immediately apparent, you need to account for the:
- Compensation
- Tax filing requirements
associated with these employees. Whether you run a residential business or you employ an at-home caretaker, investing in payroll software can streamline the process. Advanced Micro Solutions provides software that is designed to streamline these processes, allowing you to spend more time on your business.
What to Know About DE3HW and DE3BHW
Payroll software for household workers should be both easy and customizable. Our products will allow you to build a package to address your needs. If you are looking for DE34 Form support in addition to household employee form aid, AMS Payroll is likely the product that you need.
Some of our software features include:
- Up to 40 user-defined fields
- Users can create automatic payroll calculations and allowances to suit specific needs
- Some of the most common household employee tax forms (1040 Schedule H, DE3HW, and DE3BHW are included)
- Automatic calculation of federal, state, and local taxes
- Recording relevant tax data for end-of-year reporting
Before you onboard new employees or purchase new software, make sure that you have a clear outlook on your finances for the upcoming tax year. Effective Jan. 1 2026, California’s minimum wage increased to $16.90 per hour.
DE34 Form and Additional California Form Support
We believe in a customized approach to payroll and accounting software. Along with the DE34 Form, DE3HW, and DE3BHW, we support a number of California-specific forms. Split between two of our most popular software products, the complete breakdown is listed below.
Available on AMS Payroll and Forms Filer Plus:
- DE-9 Scannable; California DE-9 Scannable
- DE-88; Payroll Tax Deposit Coupon
- DE-34; Report of New Employees
- DE-3HW; Household Workers Annual Contribution
- DE-3BHW; Quarterly Report for Household Workers
- DE-342; Report of Independent Contractors
Available only on Forms Filer Plus:
- DE-9 Adjustment; Quarterly Contribution and Wage Adjustment Form
- DE-3D; Quarterly Contribution Return
Frequently Asked Questions
- Is tax form software always worth it? – Whether you purchase tax form software or hire an accountant, you need to make the decision that is right for you and your business. It might make sense to try a demo or trial first to see if you can independently handle any tax and payroll intricacies.
- Does my business need printable 1099 tax form software? – Printable software is often worthwhile, even if you only plan to file electronically with the Internal Revenue Service and state agencies. Retaining the option to print forms for your own records or for your workers can help you later.
California Payroll Support with AMS
We are confident that our payroll software will make your life easier, but there is no need to take our word for it. That is why we provide a free, downloadable 1099-etc Demo software. Explore a variety of six optional add-on modules, plus our core W-2/1099 Forms Filer program. See if our full-accounting suite of tools provides exactly what you need.
When you are ready to purchase a product, you can do so at any time. Have a question before you buy? Call our Sales and Information team at (800) 536-1099.