Question

How does the employer determine the amount of federal withholding tax to deduct from an employee's paycheck?

Answer 1

You complete a W-4 form telling them your marital status and number of dependents you calim. They then go to withholding tables published by the IRS that shows how much to withhold.

Answer 2

You fill out tax forms (W4) that tells them how many exemptions you get. You have to sign it and you can change it at any time.

Answer 3

How much they withhold is determined by tax tables.. Which section of the tax table to deduct from your salary is determined by how you fill out your W4 form.

Answer 4

You turn in a form W-4 showing your status and dependants. The employer uses Pub 15 tables to determine correct withholding from your check so that when you file your tax return your taxes are paid in full.

Answer 5

the irs provides tables for this.