The Employment Development Department will sponsor a free "State Basic Payroll Tax" seminar from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Fri., April 8 at the Simi Valley Job and Career Center, 980 Enchanted Way, Ste. 105, Simi Valley.

Participants will learn: how and when to report state payroll taxes, the basics of how to distinguish between an employee and an independent contractor, about independent contractor reporting, and ways to get assistance.

Reservations are recommended and may be made by calling (805) 654-4924.

For additional seminar dates, times, locations and subjects, please check EDD’s website at www.edd.ca.gov/taxsem or call (888) 745-3886.