https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/state-taxes/discussion/ca-sdi-withheld/01/2979478#M144809 <P>I live in California, saw CA SDI withheld in the latest paystub, but I never saw such SDI withheld during earlier employments in California. Is CA SDI tax mandatory for all employees in California?</P> Mon, 23 Feb 2026 14:08:01 GMT shangt 2026-02-23T14:08:01Z https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/state-taxes/discussion/ca-sdi-withheld/01/2979478#M144809 <P>I live in California, saw CA SDI withheld in the latest paystub, but I never saw such SDI withheld during earlier employments in California. Is CA SDI tax mandatory for all employees in California?</P> Mon, 23 Feb 2026 14:08:01 GMT https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/state-taxes/discussion/ca-sdi-withheld/01/2979478#M144809 shangt 2026-02-23T14:08:01Z https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/state-taxes/discussion/re-ca-sdi-withheld/01/2979500#M144812 <P>Employers can elect to use a Voluntary Plan which is administered through a private insurer instead of the state. &nbsp;If the employer paid for the SDI Voluntary Plan premiums, it would still be indicated on your W2.</P> Sun, 26 Mar 2023 00:40:01 GMT https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/state-taxes/discussion/re-ca-sdi-withheld/01/2979500#M144812 MaryK4 2023-03-26T00:40:01Z