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An HR Glossary for HR Terms

Glossary of Human Resources Management and Employee Benefit Terms

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State Tax Withholding

What is State Tax Withholding?

State tax withholding refers to deductions that employers make from an employee's paycheck for state income taxes. Each state has its own tax rates and procedures, and there is little or no consistency from one state to another. Several states have no state income tax at all.