Commutative Property. An operation is commutative if you can change the order of the numbers involved without changing the result. Addition and multiplication are both commutative. Subtraction is not commutative: 2 - 1 is not equal to 1 - 2. Here are some examples of the commutative properties of addition and multiplication: 88 + 65 = 65 + 88. 153 = 153.
Another consideration is that SBP premiums reduce the retiree's taxable income and reduce out-of-pocket costs for coverage. SBP benefits are taxed as income to the survivor however the tax rate upon receipt of the annuity will generally be less than the member's current tax rate. Most insurance plans are the reverse; premiums are paid from after-tax income, while survivors are not taxed on the proceeds.
When SDI benefits are received as a substitute for UI benefits, the SDI is taxable by the federal government but is not taxable by the State of California. You will only get a Form 1099-G if all or part of your SDI benefits are taxable. Social security benefits are not taxable by the State of California. 2  Social security benefits may be taxable by the federal government. 3  Railroad sick pay is also not taxable by the State of California. 4  It is taxable by the federal government unless it is a payment for an on the-job-injury.