Requesting Tax Forms
• IHSS providers should not download or use blank W-4 or DE-4 tax forms from external sources. These forms must be pre-filled by the county with recipient-specific information (e.g., recipient name, case number, and start date) to ensure accurate processing.
• Santa Cruz County IHSS Providers should contact the IHSS Fiscal Unit at (831) 454-7315 to request tax forms. The appropriate forms, along with instructions and a pre-addressed return envelope, will then be mailed to the provider.

Submitting Completed Forms
• Do not drop off W-4, DE-4, or SOC 2298 forms at county offices or in county drop boxes. Counties do not process these forms and are not responsible for documents left at county locations.
• Completed W-4 and DE-4 forms must be mailed directly by the provider to:
      IHSS Payroll Management Unit
      P.O. Box 1660
      West Sacramento, CA 95691-6660
 
• SOC 2298 (Live-In Provider Certification) forms may be downloaded and should be mailed directly to the State using the address indicated on the form.
• If providers are unsure where to send their forms, they should contact IHSS Fiscal for guidance prior to mailing.
 
IHSS Fiscal Contact Info:
Phone: (831) 454-7315