Hello,

I am an international student on my OPT and work for a semiconductor company in California. I am being charged ca sui/sdi tax from all my paychecks. I was wondering if it is mandatory for us to pay it to the government? Do I expect to get it back when I file my tax returns next year. Is it a fix percentage or does it vary with the income bracket? What percent does it make of the cash we get in hand?

Thanks
Manish

Manish:

I believe that it is a fixed percentage. I also believe that you must pay it even if you are an international student.

A phone call to the California Franchise Tax Board should get you a definite answer!

I am 77 years old, get social securtiy and work part time making around 6,000 a year.

If I am laid off for get sick, can I collect on SUI/SDI that is taken out of my pay for the last 2 years.

Thank you

Not sure; contact the state agency that runs these programs and ASK!