[whodeydo]

This new payroll deduction for the state or California, CA OASDI/EE, was taken during this pay period and will amount to over $800.00 per year! What is it, what is the rate, and are there any limits to the taxable amount. Thanks,
Mike

[ebaines]

It's California's State Old Age Survivors Disability Insurance, which is paid by workers unless their employer can show that they offer comparable benefits to their employees. The tax rate is 1.1% on the first $93,316 of wages. Here's some good info on it: DB101 California - California State Disability Insurance (SDI): The Details

If your employer was not deducting this previously, I wonder if they may have dropped out of some private insurance deal they may have had? Ask your payroll department about it.

[wnhough]

Right! Agreed;the State Disability Insurance (SDI) of Cali. State withholding rate for 2010 is 1.1 percent. The taxable wage limit is $93,316 for each employee per calendar year. The maximum to withhold for each employee is $1,026.48.