Is Withholding Tax Income Tax?
What is Withholding Tax? Withholding tax is income tax withheld from payments and remitted to tax authorities. Employers calculate withholding amounts based on employees’ income and IRS guidelines. Excess withholding is refunded when filing returns. Withholding ensures regular tax collection rather than year-end payments. Types include income tax, Social Security, Medicare, unemployment insurance. Non-residents also … Read more