Frequently Asked Question
I have questions regaurding the taxes that I pay. How are the taxes calculated on my pay?
Last Updated 10 years ago
Federal – withholding is calculated as directed by the Form W-4 that the employee provides. Please check your withholding for federal tax after you are working your regular schedule. After working your schedule, make sure that the amount is what you anticipate withheld. A withholding calculator is available on theirs.gov website. This website provides a calculation based on your individual tax status. Federal withholding can be change by submitting a new Form W-4available on the staff info page.
State – withholding is calculated as directed by Form IT 4. State withholding can be changed by submitting a new Form IT 4.
Social Security (SS) and Medicare (MED) are withheld at current set rates. Current rates are Social Security 6.2%, Medicare 1.45%.
City Taxes – city tax is initially calculated based on the tax rate imposed by the city where one is employed. If you have a residence city tax, only the difference between the work city tax and the residence city tax will be withheld if the residence city tax rate is higher. For example, if you work in Archbold (city tax rate is 1.50%) but live in Bryan (city tax rate is 1.80%) the calculation would first deduct for Archbold at 1.50% and second deduct for Bryan at .30%. Some cities may not provide a credit to offset your residence city tax liability.
School income tax – the school income tax is listed by the school district number. The school income tax is only for the school district in which your residence is located and is required to be withheld by the State of Ohio.
State – withholding is calculated as directed by Form IT 4. State withholding can be changed by submitting a new Form IT 4.
Social Security (SS) and Medicare (MED) are withheld at current set rates. Current rates are Social Security 6.2%, Medicare 1.45%.
City Taxes – city tax is initially calculated based on the tax rate imposed by the city where one is employed. If you have a residence city tax, only the difference between the work city tax and the residence city tax will be withheld if the residence city tax rate is higher. For example, if you work in Archbold (city tax rate is 1.50%) but live in Bryan (city tax rate is 1.80%) the calculation would first deduct for Archbold at 1.50% and second deduct for Bryan at .30%. Some cities may not provide a credit to offset your residence city tax liability.
School income tax – the school income tax is listed by the school district number. The school income tax is only for the school district in which your residence is located and is required to be withheld by the State of Ohio.