taxes

[imported_canadian_nurse]

Hi,

I am thinking about accepting an assignment in California....how bad are the tax deductions there (approximate amount)? Also, for anyone who has worked there recently....are the laws for patient ratios actually followed?

[AmandaWIRN]

I am currently on assignment in San Diego, at a Kaiser facility, and the state-mandated ratios are definitely followed at the hospital where I am working.

For taxes, I am married, and I have approx. 25% of my pay deducted in federal & state taxes. Not sure how that would work for someone who is a Canadian resident, though....

[disholicious]

My tax advisor asked me not too work in California again, only halfway joking. I guess it is a nightmare for the tax people. There is much more to their tax forms/laws. But I don't think I paid out much more tax wise than I do in Iowa. And yes, I plan on working in CA again.