Get Answers Support Payroll State California(CA) What is SDI(State Disability Insurance)? Last modified 11/27/2024 11:51:47 AM EST State Disability Insurance(SDI) provides temporary benefits for workers who cannot work due to illness, injury, or pregnancy. This state fund supports the Paid Family Leave Program (PFL), which is also part of SDI and provides benefits for employers who can’t work due to certain situations, such as caring for seriously ill family members, temporary leave for caring for newborns, and other qualifying circumstances. Here’s the SDI tax rate for California. Who Pays Employee (employer withholds from employees wages) Tax Rate 0.1% Taxable wage Limit $7000 Was this helpful? Yes No Need more help? Get in touch with our dedicated support team Contact Us (704) 684-4751 support@taxbandits.com Sign Up for a FREE TaxBandits Account! The Smart CPA Choice Register Now Already have an account? Sign in