Q&A

How do I report an employer for not paying payroll taxes?

How do I report an employer for not paying payroll taxes?

Employees who are concerned that their employer is improperly withholding or failing to withhold federal income and employment taxes should report their employer by contacting the IRS at 800-829-1040.

What can an employer deduct from your paycheck?

The federal Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) requires employers to pay eligible employees at least the minimum wage for all hours worked. (Read more about the FLSA in our Wage and Hour FAQs .) Voluntary deductions that reduce an employee’s pay below the minimum wage are prohibited, with a couple of exceptions. ( 29 U.S.C. §§ 201 and following.)

How to calculate FICA deductions from employee paychecks?

The amount of FICA tax is 15.3% of the employee’s gross pay. Half of the total (7.65%) is withheld from the employee’s paycheck, and half is paid by the employer. For the employee above, with $1500 in weekly pay, the calculation is $1500 x 7.65% (.0765) for a total of $114.75.

How much can I deduct from my paycheque?

There’s a shortfall of £50 in your till and your employer wants to deduct this from your earnings. You’re paid £250 gross per week. Your employer can take 10% of your gross earnings, which is £25. They must only take £25 one week and then make another deduction from your next pay cheque for £25.

When do I get my final paycheck can I deduct it?

In this case, the employer may deduct only the regular installment amount. Under the FLSA, your employer does not have to give you your final paycheck at the time of separation, but can wait until the next payroll period. Many states have last paycheck laws that dictate when employees should receive final wages.

The federal Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) requires employers to pay eligible employees at least the minimum wage for all hours worked. (Read more about the FLSA in our Wage and Hour FAQs .) Voluntary deductions that reduce an employee’s pay below the minimum wage are prohibited, with a couple of exceptions. ( 29 U.S.C. §§ 201 and following.)

The amount of FICA tax is 15.3% of the employee’s gross pay. Half of the total (7.65%) is withheld from the employee’s paycheck, and half is paid by the employer. For the employee above, with $1500 in weekly pay, the calculation is $1500 x 7.65% (.0765) for a total of $114.75.

Can you deduct the cost of a uniform from your paycheck?

Deductions for Uniforms. Under federal law, employers may deduct the cost of a uniform (including the cost of having it cleaned and pressed) from an employee’s paycheck, as long as the employee’s wages after the deduction don’t fall below the minimum wage.

Can a company deduct administrative fees from your paycheck?

As an exception to the general rule, the FLSA allows employers to take these types of deductions, even if you are left with less than the minimum wage. However, employers may not add administrative fees that will bring your take-home pay below the minimum wage.