As of January 1, 2024, employees subject to SDI contributions don't have a taxable wage limit or maximum withholding. The SDI withholding rate is the same for all employees and is calculated annually.
State Disability Insurance (SDI) Rate The SDI withholding rate for 2025 is 1.2 percent. Effective January 1, 2024, all wages are subject to SDI contributions.
Employers must withhold 1.1% of their employees' gross wages for CASDI tax. The wage base limit is $145,600 per employee, per calendar year, and the maximum amount that can be withheld for each employee is $1,601.60.
No, your Disability Insurance (DI) benefits are not reportable for tax purposes.
The year-end DISABILITY INCOME REPORT (DIR) provides a summary of all benefit payments, FICA taxes withheld and any other deductions withheld during the previous calendar year. It is also your official notification of whether or not The Standard has prepared a W-2 tax statement.
You report the taxable portion of your social security benefits on line 6b of Form 1040 or Form 1040-SR. Your benefits may be taxable if the total of (1) one-half of your benefits, plus (2) all of your other income, including tax-exempt interest, is greater than the base amount for your filing status.
No. The State Disability Insurance (SDI) program and contributions are mandatory under the California Unemployment Insurance Code. There are two exceptions: If your employer or a majority of employees in your company apply for approval of a Voluntary Plan in place of SDI coverage.
Employers must withhold 1.1% of their employees' gross wages for CASDI tax. The wage base limit is $145,600 per employee, per calendar year, and the maximum amount that can be withheld for each employee is $1,601.60.
However, you're usually considered disabled for tax purposes if either of these applies: You're unable to engage in any gainful activity due to physical or mental impairment. Your impairment is expected to result in death or last for a long or indefinite period.