What should I be withholding on my paycheck

What should I be withholding on my paycheck

Please refer to the following links for more information. State Payroll can not suggest the correct withholding to select on your W4To determine the correct withholding amount, please use the IRS calculator or discuss it with your CPA or tax accountant. 


Use this tool to estimate the federal income tax you want your employer to withhold from your paycheck. This is tax withholding. See how your withholding affects your refund, take-home pay, or tax due.

Tax Withholding Estimator | Internal Revenue Service (irs.gov)


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