New fee & reporting requirement.

• Position: BOE News - Brief article

Effective Jan. 1, 2007, most California employers with 50 or more employees, who work more than 500 hours per year, are required to file an environmental fee return and pay a fee based on the number of employees in California unless specifically exempted. The return must be filed with the payment to the Board of Equalization.

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Businesses registered with the BOE should have received notice and a return from the board, however, some employers have not received the notice and are unaware of their obligation. The return and fees were due to the...