Calculation Methods for Other State Taxes

You can use these calculation methods for unemployment insurance (SUI), disability insurance (SDI), and family medical leave insurance (FMLI).

Calculation method	Run types	Self-adjustment method	What it does
Flat Rate	Regular and Supplemental	Bypass collection	Earnings are exempt from wage accumulation and tax.
Flat Rate	Regular and Supplemental	Self adjust at maximum	Similar to the Self Adjust method, except adjusts for changes but only after the maximum taxable wage base is reached.
Flat Rate	Regular and Supplemental	Quarterly self adjust	Performs adjustments for rate changes on a quarterly basis. Available for state taxes only. Use this method in cases where a state changes its rate midyear. By checking each quarter individually to determine adjustments, it maintains the integrity of the calculations before the change.

Calculation method

Run types

Self-adjustment method

What it does

Flat Rate

Regular and Supplemental

Bypass collection

Earnings are exempt from wage accumulation and tax.

Flat Rate

Regular and Supplemental

Self adjust at maximum

Similar to the Self Adjust method, except adjusts for changes but only after the maximum taxable wage base is reached.

Flat Rate

Regular and Supplemental

Quarterly self adjust

Performs adjustments for rate changes on a quarterly basis. Available for state taxes only.

Use this method in cases where a state changes its rate midyear. By checking each quarter individually to determine adjustments, it maintains the integrity of the calculations before the change.