P and S waves in Earth's mantle and core [edit]. When an earthquake occurs, seismographs near the epicenter are able to record both P and S waves, but those at a greater distance no longer detect the high frequencies of the first S wave.
Best Answer: CONUS COLA is a taxable allowance. There is an additional amount calculated into the figure to compensate for the additional tax burden. OCONUS COLA is non-taxable.
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.