@FixThisSF --
My mistake, sorry. Nevertheless, CA employers are not required to withhold on W2 wages earned outside California. See page 16 of this reference:
2022 California Employer's Guide (DE 44 Rev. 48 (1-22))
And page 3 of this reference:
https://edd.ca.gov/siteassets/files/pdf_pub_ctr/de231d.pdf
If all your income will be earned outside CA, with no CA withholding required, then it seems there is no reason for you to submit a DE 4. As you said, there is no way to complete a DE 4 that conforms to your situation. Nor can I find an appropriate alternative form. Not much help, but I can only suggest that you talk to your payroll department.
**Answers are correct to the best of my ability but do not constitute tax or legal advice.
