Problems developed and started in 1998 several quarters of payroll withholding went totally or partially unpaid.

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When operating in this mode there is a great temptation to not deposit payroll withholding.

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Experts say other whistleblowers are waiting for what they hope are imminent payments on large issues as varied as payroll tax withholding, tax shelters, illicit foreign accounts or arcane corporate accounting matters like transfer pricing.

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Just as the federal government requires employers to collect income and payroll taxes by withholding them from workers' paychecks, state and local governments require retailers to collect sales taxes by adding them to the customer's bill.

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Employers and payroll companies will handle the withholding changes, so workers should not need to take any action.

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Upon closer inspection, you realize that in addition to federal income tax withholding, the company took out payroll taxes, which leaves you scratching your head.

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There is talk of a payroll-tax holiday during December: the federal government would suspend withholding of both the employer and employee share of Social Security taxes.

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You can adjust your income-tax withholding to free up cash, but employers must withhold full payroll taxes, even if that puts you over the limit.

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