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Backup withholding is an investment term. Essentially, it means federal income tax that is withheld by a bank when it does not have the account holder's Social Security number on file.

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Who is exempt from backup withholding?

Anyone who properly reports their name and Social Security number while using the Form W-9, whose information matches IRS records, and those who have not been noticed by the IRS that they are exempt from backup withholding are exempt from backup withholding.


Where can one find the IRS withholding calculator?

One can find the IRS withholding calculator on the IRS and Taxes websites. Those who can benefit from using the calculator include employees who want to reduce their tax refund due and employees with non wage income in excess of adjustments. The site has a link to the IRS withholding calculator in the middle of the page.


Federal withholding table?

The federal withholding table is located in IRS publication 15, Circular E. This publication changes every year, and be found online or at your local IRS office.


How do I know if I am exempt from backup withholding?

You are exempt from backup withholding if you meet certain criteria, such as providing a correct taxpayer identification number (TIN) and not being subject to backup withholding by the IRS. You can check with your financial institution or the IRS to confirm your exemption status.


Am I subject to backup withholding?

You may be subject to backup withholding if you fail to provide your correct taxpayer identification number or if the IRS notifies you that you are subject to backup withholding.


What does it mean if I am not subject to backup withholding?

If you are not subject to backup withholding, it means that the IRS does not require the payer of your income to withhold a certain percentage for tax purposes. This typically happens when your tax information is up to date and accurate.


What IRS form calculate federal income tax withholding?

W-4


Why am I not subject to backup withholding?

You are not subject to backup withholding because the IRS does not require it based on your tax status and information provided on your W-9 form.


Am I subject to backup withholding of federal taxes?

You may be subject to backup withholding of federal taxes if you fail to provide your correct taxpayer identification number (TIN) or if the IRS notifies you that you are subject to backup withholding.


How do I know if I am subject to backup withholding?

You may be subject to backup withholding if the IRS notifies you or if you fail to provide a correct taxpayer identification number (TIN) to a payer. This withholding is typically applied to prevent underreporting of income.


What IRS publication is used to calculate federal income tax withholding for payroll checks?

Circular E


Federal 2009 withholding tax tables?

What your asking for doesn't exactly exist...there are several different ways to calculate withholding. Explained: http://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-pdf/p15a.pdf