Complete breakdown of every tax deduction on your pay stub. Federal income tax, state tax, Social Security, Medicare, and voluntary deductions explained.
Your pay stub shows a significant gap between gross pay and take-home pay. Understanding each deduction helps you budget effectively and verify your employer is withholding the correct amounts.
The 2026 federal tax brackets determine how much is withheld. Use our paycheck calculator to estimate your federal tax.
Check your state's specific rates on our state generator pages.
Published by the BestPaystubGen Editorial Team, covering paystubs, payroll compliance, federal and state taxes, W-2 forms, 1099 contractors, FICA, gross vs net pay, and IRS regulations updated for 2026.
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