Originally Posted by Lbell911

Ref taxes, got the answer from a pro, my mom Ms. CPA.....I too am based in CA, (SFO) and live in Chicago.....wherever your permanent address is, is where the tax rate applies. However, in ths State of California, you must as an employee pay the CA Disabilty Tax (she thinks it somewhere around 2%). It's not optional, it's requried, and if you ever get disabled (temp or perm) you can file a claim and rec'v your benefit as long as you are currently based in CA while out (this includes ladies that get preg.).

Hope that helps!