Paycheck articles
State by state articles on the deductions each state does differently from its neighbors.
September 8, 2026 · 6 min read
Why Is Illinois Tax the Same on Every Paycheck?
A flat 4.95 percent with no brackets, so the share never changes between $30,000 and $200,000, or between January and…
September 8, 2026 · 6 min read
How Much Is Taken Out of My Paycheck in Texas?
Federal tax, Social Security and Medicare, and nothing else. On $2,000 biweekly that is $309.15, leaving $1,690.85.
September 8, 2026 · 6 min read
Which Michigan Cities Have a Local Income Tax?
Twenty-four of them, and the gap between the highest rate and the common one is worth about $832 a year.…
September 8, 2026 · 6 min read
Why Do I Owe New Jersey Tax Every Year?
If you and your spouse both work, one blank line on the NJ-W4 is probably costing you about $1,380 a…