How much does your paycheck have to be for federal taxes to be taken out?

[kaylababe528]

I have noticed that federal taxes haven't been coming out of my paychecks, and I am wondering if I'm not making enough. My employer told me they think that is the reason why taxes are not being taken out. Also, is this going to penalize me a tax time? Am I going to have to pay taxes when I file because federal taxes are not coming out yet?

[SweetieJean]

Try this tool:

https://turbotax.intuit.com/tax-tools/calculators/w4/

[VolvoGirl]

You can change the withholding to have some taken out.  You give your boss a new W4.  Maybe you put down too many allowances the first time.  You can change it to 0 allowances.  Or you can even put down a set amount to take out.  Your employer should know why not just "think".  Do you have a payroll or Human Resources dept to ask?