Paying California Taxes in 2024

Paying California Taxes in 2024
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Anne Johnson
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Nobody likes to pay taxes, but the obligation to write that check to Uncle Sam on April 15 is coming soon. State taxes will also be due at that time. One state that is known for its taxes is California.

California has nine tax rates. Depending on a taxpayer’s income, they range from 1 percent to 13.3 percent. But there are also payroll taxes that eat away at income. Are there changes in California tax law for 2024? What credits are available? And what happens if you can’t pay your California state taxes?

New Payroll Taxes for 2024

On Jan. 1, 2024, employees received a payroll tax increase. The tax affects private-sector employees and is often labeled CASDI. It funds the California State Disability Insurance (CASDI) and paid family leave programs.
Anne Johnson
Anne Johnson
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Anne Johnson was a commercial property & casualty insurance agent for nine years. She was also licensed in health and life insurance. Anne went on to own an advertising agency where she worked with businesses. She has been writing about personal finance for ten years.
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