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Texas withholding for other states

  • March 9, 2021
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I live in Oklahoma, but work in Oklahoma and Texas. Just this year, my Texas employer (University of Texas System) says they must start withholding Oklahoma income tax.

I have had extra Oklahoma taxes withheld  from my Oklahoma job for years to cover my Texas earnings.

How can I avoid having the Texas employer withhold Oklahoma income tax?

Lots of allowances on the Oklahoma W-4? I don't seem to be eligible to write "Exempt"

    Best answer by LenaH

    Unfortunately, you cannot prevent your employer from withholding tax on your wages. 

     

    However, it is recommended that you enter your information in the W-4 Withholding Calculator to determine the right amount of withholding for your situation considering you have two sources of income. 

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    LenaH
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    March 9, 2021

    Unfortunately, you cannot prevent your employer from withholding tax on your wages. 

     

    However, it is recommended that you enter your information in the W-4 Withholding Calculator to determine the right amount of withholding for your situation considering you have two sources of income. 

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