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How are taxes calculated on employee’s paychecks?

The amount of Federal and State withholding taxes you pay is based on the information employees provide on their W-4 and NC-4 withholding certificates, and on the amount of their taxable earnings.

For help calculating selections for both state and federal taxes, please visit the Paycheck City salary calculator (not affiliated with NC State University).

Read more:

University Controller’s Office: Federal and State Income Tax Withholding (includes withholding change instructions)

Updated on March 28, 2023

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