what payroll taxes are deducted in texas
Deduction Problems under the Texas Payday Law. Under section 61.018 of the Texas Payday Law, all deductions, other than payroll taxes, court-ordered garnishments, and other deductions either required by law or specifically authorized by statute, must be both lawful and specifically authorized in writing by the employee. There are two main problem areas with deductions under the Payday Law.
Payroll tax deductions include the following: 1  Federal income tax withholding (based on withholding tables in Publication 15) 2  Social Security tax withholding (6.2% up to the annual maximum) 3  Medicare tax withholding (1.45 %)