Taxes

Federal Payroll Taxes and Withholding Requirements

Employers must withhold federal, state, local, and Federal Insurance Contributions Act (FICA) taxes from their employees’ paychecks. FICA includes Medicare and Social Security taxes. An employee’s completed Form W-4, Employee’s Withholding Certificate, determines how...

IRS encourages taxpayers to check withholding now for next year

WASHINGTON — The Internal Revenue Service reminds taxpayers that proper tax withholding now is key to avoiding surprises when they file their tax return next year. Making any needed adjustments earlier in the year means taxpayers won’t have to make a big change later...

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