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Tax Information for Employees

Tax Withholding
The federal income tax is a pay-as-you-go tax. There are two ways to pay as you go. If you are an employee, your employer probably withholds income tax from your pay. The amount withheld is paid to the IRS in your name. Estimated tax is used to pay not only income tax, but self-employment tax and alternative minimum tax as well.

IRS Withholding Calculator
This easy-to-use calculator can help you figure your Federal income tax withholding so your employer can withhold the correct amount from your pay. This is particularly helpful if you've had too much or too little withheld in the past, your situation has changed, or you are starting a new job.

EITC Home Page--It’s easier than ever to find out if you qualify for EITC
If you worked but earned less than $50,270 during 2012, you may qualify for EITC. The Earned Income Tax Credit, sometimes called EIC is a tax credit to help you keep more of what you earned. You must file a return and claim the credit to receive it. Find out more about EITC and links to helpful tools and resources.

HCTC Information for Individuals
The HCTC helps certain trade-affected workers, retirees, and their family members pay their health insurance premiums. You can learn more about the HCTC eligibility requirements and registration process here. This page also provides information for current monthly participants and yearly filers.

Did you know that there are events in life that may have a significant tax impact?
Many times we experience significant life events that have a tax impact too! This page is designed to help you while explaining to taxpayers the tax impact of these events.

Have You Had Your Retirement Plan Check-Up This Year?
Three-step approach designed to help business owners properly operate their IRA-based retirement plans.

0811 Form SS-8 (PDF)
Determination of Worker Status for Purposes of Federal Employment Taxes and Income Tax Withholding

Page Last Reviewed or Updated: 15-Feb-2013