Your paycheck withholdings would not increase if you are retired and do not get a paycheck.
The amount withheld depends on:
- The amount of income earned and
- Filing status: Either the single rate or the lower married rate.
- Number of withholding allowances claimed: Each allowance claimed reduces the amount withheld.
- Additional withholding: An employee can request an additional amount to be withheld from each paycheck
From Tax withholding: How to get it right
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