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For income tax purposes exemptions and deductions both decrease taxable income. Deductions are based on expenses actually paid, such as mortgage interest paid or charitable contributions. An exemption is an automatic dollar amount excluded from your income. In 2014, taxpayers get $3950 exemption for themselves, their spouses and each dependent claimed on their return.

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How much are federal taxes in New York?

Federal taxes are the same everyplace in the country...for everyone...and vary on many factors like income level, deductions, exemptions, etc. but, the identical someone (if that ever really happens) in Calif would pay the same as some one in Ohio and all the same as someone in NY ..... except that the State taxe you pay is a deduction against your federal income....and that may be different in every state.


How much money do construction workers have to pay for taxes?

Presumably you mean income taxes. Basically everyone pays the same income taxes, a varying percentage of earnings dependent on their net income and situation. The occupation is irrelevant. That said, the amount of income tax actually paid depend on the actual taxable (not all income is taxable) income earned (including things like interest earned, etc), the deductions and exemptions of the recepient (things like maritial status, # of dependents, etc.), and if you consider State taxes, where they are earned or where the individual lives.


Do American Muslims pay income taxes?

Yes. Those whose incomes and deductions work out that way do. But of course those whose income tax liabilities work out to zero don't. Everyone in the USA is liable to the same taxes regardless of religious affiliation.


What percentage is taken out of your paycheck for taxes in NH?

Withholding is NOT a fixed amount. It is entirely under your control by how you instruct the payroll provider, (hopefully based on calcultaing what you would need in the worksheets provided), by your W-4. People with the same salary can and normally do have very different amounts withheld...based on things like other income, spouss income, investments, deductions, exemptions, retirement contributions, etc. And of course, exactly what you consider taxes is a major component...do you include Social Security/ How about unemployment? Disability? All these are more insurance premiums than tax...but maybe not to you.


What does income tax withheld mean?

Same thing as paying estimated taxes. Paying your income tax as you earn the income.

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If a married couple files taxes separate do they have to file the same?

I don't know what you mean by "file the same." One possible thing you might mean: If your filing status is "married filing separately" and your spouse itemizes deductions, then you must also itemize deductions. (Technically, the rule is that your standard deduction is reduced to $0.)


How much are federal taxes in New York?

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What taxes do you pay if you win Powerball in Virginia?

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Do American Muslims pay income taxes?

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Is the American citizenship the same thing as the the Stamp Act?

No the stamp act is a.k.a taxes!


Difference between gross and net volume?

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What percent of taxes are deducted from hospital pain and suffering reward checks?

Generally, tax is not wittheld on these payouts...although it may well be taxable...the amount of tax depends on many factors especially your other income, other deductions, exemptions, etc., etc. (No 2 people are really the same). If the amount is taxable at all requires having someone review the exact wording of how and why the payment is made. Your attorney should be able to advise you.


What is gross emolument Is it the same as gross salary?

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What are the debtor's exemptions in North Carolina?

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What percentage is taken out of your paycheck for taxes in NH?

Withholding is NOT a fixed amount. It is entirely under your control by how you instruct the payroll provider, (hopefully based on calcultaing what you would need in the worksheets provided), by your W-4. People with the same salary can and normally do have very different amounts withheld...based on things like other income, spouss income, investments, deductions, exemptions, retirement contributions, etc. And of course, exactly what you consider taxes is a major component...do you include Social Security/ How about unemployment? Disability? All these are more insurance premiums than tax...but maybe not to you.


What does income tax withheld mean?

Same thing as paying estimated taxes. Paying your income tax as you earn the income.