Tax withholding calculator

Think that hefty tax refund you got last year was basically a big bonus? Think again.

A big, fat refund just means you’ve been loaning the government too much of your hard-earned cash with each paycheck, and Uncle Sam is simply returning money that was yours to begin with—that’s why it’s called a refund! It’s not a gift, and it’s definitely not free money!

Or maybe you have the opposite problem. You’re getting hit with massive tax bills, and you’re sick and tired of sending the IRS a big check every April.

Withholding tax meaning with example

If that’s you, we feel your pain.

So how much should you withhold in taxes? And when should you withhold an additional amount from each paycheck?

Answering these questions is easier than you may expect, and it all starts with taking a closer look at your tax withholding.

What percentage of my paycheck is withheld for federal tax

Tax Withholding Explained

How do you avoid paying too much in taxes each month so you don’t get a big refund? You adjust your withholdings.

Every time you get a paycheck, your employer withholds taxes

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