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Tax & Paycheck Guides

Clear explanations for how your pay is calculated.

Federal Tax Guide

Understand how federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare affect your paycheck.

State Tax Guides

State-by-state guides explaining income tax rates, brackets, and local taxes.

City & Local Taxes

How city and local income taxes work and where they apply.

Paycheck Explanations

Answers to common questions about why your paycheck is what it is.

Equity & RSUs

How restricted stock units and equity compensation are taxed and affect your take-home pay.

Withholding & W-4

How to adjust your withholding to get the right amount of tax taken from your paycheck.

Payroll Errors Guide

How to catch payroll mistakes before they cost you. Learn what causes errors and how to spot them.

Remote Work Taxes

How remote work affects your taxes and take-home pay. Understand multi-state taxation, convenience rules, and reciprocity agreements.

Work Abroad & Global Pay

How working internationally affects taxes, residency, and take-home pay across countries.

All guides are based on 2026 tax rules. For personalized advice, consult a tax professional.

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