Asked in Tax Law for North Carolina

Q: My job is not withholding state or federal taxes from my checks even with 0 exemptions. They only withhold SS and medica

...Medicare. They claim I don’t make enough per paycheck to withhold state taxes. Is that accurate? I know In NC a 1099 doesn’t have to pay state taxes if they make under $600 that year BUT I’m a w2 employee. I’m getting frustrated because I feel like I’m not getting the truth. And if I am, it’s shady. Thank you.

Also isn’t there a difference between Ss/ Medicare and the other federal tax withholding box...?

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Linda Simmons Campbell
Linda Simmons Campbell
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  • Tax Law Lawyer
  • Burlington, CT

A: Ask your employer to withhold a specific dollar amount if you are worried about underwithholding. That way it will not be based on a percentage.

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