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Effective November 1, 2009, California Personal Income Tax (PIT) Withholding Schedules Replaced

As a result of the passage of Assembly Bill x4_17, the California Withholding Schedules for 2009 have been replaced effective November 1, 2009, to accelerate withholding. The modified schedules are available online.

In addition, the rates for supplemental wages have increased; the rates are 6.6% for supplemental wages and 10.23% for stock options and bonus payments paid on or after November 1, 2009. For additional information about supplemental wages, refer to the California Employer’s Guide (DE 44), or the Information Sheet: Personal Income Tax Withholding — Supplemental Wage Payments, Moving Expense Reimbursement — WARN Act Payments (DE 231PS).

NOTE: These schedules are effective November 1 through December 31, 2009, the schedules released for January 1 through October 31, 2009, will also remain available online. Contact the Taxpayer Assistance Center at (888) 745-3886 for additional assistance.

Microsoft to Discontinue Support on WIndows XP SP2 and Windows 2000 Pro and Server

We would like to make you aware of important news regarding certain versions of Windows that could affect your computers and servers. On July 13, Microsoft support—including the release of new security updates—will end for Windows XP Service Pack 2 (SP2), Windows 2000 Server and Windows 2000 Professional. It is also important to note that support for Windows Vista Release to Manufacturing (or RTM, as it is commonly referred to, which indicates the original version without any service packs installed) ended on April 13.

KEY DATES

Product	End of Support (EOS) Date
Windows Vista RTM	April 13, 2010
Windows XP SP2 Windows 2000 Professional Windows 2000 Server	July 13, 2010

WHAT DOES THIS MEAN FOR YOU?

•	Microsoft will stop providing incident support and will not release new updates, including security updates.

•	Running an unsupported version of Windows could be harder to manage, expensive to maintain, and could expose your business and your customers to business and regulatory risks.

•	Running an unsupported version of Windows could represent a security threat—Microsoft will no longer release new security updates for vulnerabilities discovered after EOS.

WHAT SHOULD YOU DO?

1) Upgrade to the latest version of the operating system

Windows 7 and Windows Server 2008 R2 provide you with platforms designed to address the current business and security environment.

2) Install the most current service pack

If you have computers that are not ready to move to Windows 7, then apply the most current service pack to continue to receive updates and support.

•	For Windows Vista support and updates, apply Service Pack 2.

•	For Windows XP support and updates, apply Service Pack 3 (SP3).

•	If you have Premier Support, these benefits can be used toward Windows XP SP3 migration and patch management.

•	There are no service pack upgrade options for Windows 2000 Server or Windows 2000 Professional.

To learn more about your end-of-support options, contact your Microsoft Certified Partner, or visit windows.microsoft.com/eos.

Important Information

Effective November 1, 2009, California Personal Income Tax (PIT) Withholding Schedules Replaced

Microsoft to Discontinue Support on WIndows XP SP2 and Windows 2000 Pro and Server