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Payroll Taxes: What Employees Should Know<\/h1>\n
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\n By Olivia Wathne, J.D.<\/a> | Legally reviewed by Melissa Bender, Esq.<\/a>\n | Last updated\n
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Payroll taxes are fundamental in defining the financial obligations within the employer-employee relationship, ensuring accurate wage allocation and adherence to tax regulations. It’s crucial for employees to understand these withholdings to manage their earnings and tax liabilities effectively.<\/p>\n\n <\/div>\n\n

Payroll taxes are taxes withheld or paid by an employer for or on behalf of employees. Payroll taxes include:<\/p>\n