Taxes
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Box 1 of your W-2 is almost always lower than the year-to-date gross on your last pay stub. Here's why, how to reconcile the two, and when a gap is a real error.
Pre-tax deductions shrink your taxable income before withholding is calculated; post-tax ones don't. Here's which is which, and what each does to your paycheck.
Employee or independent contractor? The W-2 vs. 1099 split decides who withholds your taxes, who pays Social Security, and what you owe at tax time.
Your W-4 tells your employer how much federal tax to withhold. Here's how to fill out the modern form step by step — and avoid a surprise tax bill.
Paid time off is taxed like any other wages, but a lump-sum payout can be withheld differently. Here's how taxes apply to PTO you use and PTO you cash out.
Need a W-2 from a job you've left? Here's how to get it fast — your employer's deadline, the portals to check, and what to do if it never arrives.
Payroll taxes can feel like alphabet soup. This guide explains FICA, FUTA, SUTA, and federal withholding so employers and employees know where the money goes.
