I had much less tax withheld this year compared to last, even though my income has increased a little bit. What could account for this change in withholding?

audreysunshine · ‎April 5, 2020

JotikaT2 · ‎April 5, 2020

You would need to discuss this with your employer.

The amount withheld from your paycheck is typically based upon your W-4- Employee withholding certificate.

If you ended up owing taxes with your return, you may want to consider updating your W-4 to ensure enough tax is taken out with each paycheck so you avoid having a liability when you file your return next year.

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fanfare · ‎April 5, 2020

you should be asking this question 14 months ago, not now.

I had much less tax withheld this year compared to last, even though my income has increased a little bit. What could account for this change in withholding?