Do I pay state or federal tax on EDD disability benefits received in CA for 6 months?

[gtodd63]

I have received edd payments for 6 months due to a stroke.

[MartinW · Accepted solution]

Hi Todd,

Is SDI taxable? Disability Insurance (DI) vs. Paid Family Leave (PFL)?
Disability Insurance (DI) benefits are not taxable except when considered to be a substitute for unemployment compensation when paid to an individual who is ineligible for unemployment insurance (UI) benefits solely because of the disability. Only in this instance, where DI benefits are received in lieu of UI benefits, will the EDD provide the claimant with a 1099G form showing amounts paid which are reportable (no more than the original UI maximum) and forward a copy of the 1099G to the Internal Revenue Service (IRS).

http://www.edd.ca.gov/disability/FAQ_Employers_Benefits.htm#Taxable

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