How to Withhold Occupational Tax from Each Paycheck Automatically

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Step 1: Start ezPaycheck and open company deductions set up screen

Step 2: Add a new deduction for Occupational Tax

Check one changeable deduction field

Click button behind it to enter the details. You can set up this deduction by amount or by percent.

Save your changes on each step.

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Step 3: Edit employee profile and enter the withhold amount or percent for Occupational Tax

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Step 4: Add a new check

You will see the new occupational deduction on the new check. If needed, you can modify the value when you add a new check.

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How to Withhold Occupational Tax from Each Paycheck Automatically

ezPaycheck Makes Payroll An Easy, In-House Task!

Step 1: Start ezPaycheck and open company deductions set up screen

Step 2: Add a new deduction for Occupational Tax

Step 3: Edit employee profile and enter the withhold amount or percent for Occupational Tax

Step 4: Add a new check

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