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State and federal taxes are withheld after you filled out a form saying you're claiming "zero" dependents. Generally, If you fill out your employment tax form and claim you have dependents less to no taxes will be paid out. However, you will still be responsible for paying Uncle Sam at the end of the year.
Another View: To answer the question that was actually asked . . .
because federal and state law require your employer to do so.
As the non-answer above states, it is then up to you to decide how large the deduction from your pay will be by claiming however many deductions you are entitled to.
What else can I help you with?
Can federal taxes withheld be tax deductible?
You cannot deduct withheld federal taxes on your federal income tax return. There are some states that allow the deduction of withheld federal taxes on the state income tax return.
Income tax withheld from each paycheck and sent tot he state or federal government?
The correct amount that was withheld for each one will be sent separately to the state and to the federal government.
Are state and federal taxes taken out in the state of Alabama?
Yes they are withheld from your gross pay.
What payroll taxes are withheld from an employee?
Social Security tax 6.2%, Medicare Tax 1.45%, Federal, State and/or Local state. Federal and State tax witholdings are withheld depend on number of exemptions that you put on your Form W-4.
What is a withholding tax used for?
Withheld taxes are used for several things. City taxes and state taxes are withheld from one's paycheck. Federal taxes are also withheld from your check. That amount depends on number of kids and if one is married. It also depends on if one is head of household.
Is the income tax withheld from each paycheck sent to the state or federal government?
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Income tax withheld from each paycheck and send to the state or federal government?
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Income tax withheld from each paycheck and sent to state and federal government?
Yes it is.
Income tax withheld from each paycheck and sent to the state of federal government?
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Income tax withheld from each paycheck and sent to the state or federal government?
withholding tax.
What is income tax withheld from each paycheck and sent to the state or federal government?
WithholdING taxes
Income tax withheld from each paycheckand sent to the state or federal government?
You do NOT have any amount that is withheld from your net take home paycheck after it is issued to you. The amount that is withheld is calculated on your gross earnings for the pay period and is a advance payment of your possible future income tax liability. After your income tax return is completed correctly and IF the amount that is withheld is more than your federal or state income liability then you will receive a refund of the over withheld amount.
