One of the most common questions employees ask when reviewing their pay stub is: “Why isn’t any federal income tax being withheld from my paycheck?” While it can feel alarming, there are several legitimate reasons this can happen. Understanding the “why” can help...
Federal Withholding
Why Was Federal Withholding Not Taken From My Paycheck?
The federal income tax is a pay-as-you-go tax. Taxpayers pay the tax as they earn or receive income during the year. Taxpayers can avoid a surprise at tax time by periodically checking their withholding amount. The IRS urges employees and those who receive a pension...
Encourage Your Employees To Review Federal Withholding Each Year
The IRS says, "All taxpayers should review their federal withholding each year to make sure they're not having too little or too much tax withheld." However, employees may not be aware of the IRS' suggestion, which is why employers should tell them about it. Why...
