Which states have no income tax in 2026?
AK, FL, NV, SD, TN, TX, WY, and WA (Capital gains aside).
What are California’s 2026 paystub requirements?
Stubs must show total hours, all hourly rates, and the employer’s legal name/address per CA Labor Code 226.
What is CASDI on a California paystub?
California State Disability Insurance, a mandatory employee-funded payroll tax.
How much is New York’s PFL deduction?
Paid Family Leave is a percentage of wages capped at an annual state-defined maximum.
Does Florida require paystubs?
Florida has no state-level requirement, but employers must follow federal FLSA record-keeping rules.
What is Texas’s pay frequency law?
Most Texas employees must be paid at least twice a month.
What is New Jersey’s SUI/FLI?
These represent state unemployment and family leave insurance contributions.
Does Pennsylvania have local taxes?
Yes, most municipalities in PA have an Earned Income Tax (EIT).
What is the 2026 North Carolina tax rate?
North Carolina uses a flat tax rate, approximately 3.99% for 2026.
How does Illinois calculate state withholding?
Illinois applies a flat rate (4.95%) to wages after basic exemptions.
What is the Washington Cares Fund?
A 0.58% payroll tax for long-term care insurance in Washington state.
Does Massachusetts have a Paid Family Leave tax?
Yes, the MAPFML is a mandatory deduction for MA employees.
What is the "Convenience of the Employer" rule in NY?
Remote workers for NY companies may still owe NY state tax even if working from elsewhere.
What is Oregon’s Transit Tax?
A 0.1% tax on wages of Oregon residents and non-residents working in Oregon.
Does Ohio have city taxes?
Yes, many Ohio cities require local income tax withholding.
What are Colorado’s FAMLI deductions?
A state-run insurance program funded by a 0.9% payroll premium split between employer/employee.
What is the Maryland "Pay Stub" law of 2026?
New laws require disclosure of all pay rates and the employer’s phone number on the stub.
How do I handle Multi-State withholding?
Taxes are generally withheld for the state where the work is physically performed.
What is Arizona’s 2026 tax rate?
Arizona uses a simplified flat-tax system with employee-selected withholding percentages.
Does Georgia have a state W-4?
Yes, Georgia uses Form G-4 for state withholding elections.
What is the "Reciprocity Agreement"?
Agreements between states (like PA/NJ) so you only pay taxes to your state of residence.
What is Nevada’s Modified Business Tax?
It is an employer-paid tax and does not appear on the employee's stub.
Is SUTA an employee deduction?
Generally no, except in AK, NJ, and PA where employees contribute.
What is the minimum wage in California for 2026?
It is scheduled to be $16.00+ depending on company size.
What is the Virginia "Worker Misclassification" law?
Strict rules requiring workers to be correctly identified as employees or contractors on stubs.
What are "Local Services Taxes" (LST) in PA?
A small flat fee (usually $52/year) for local emergency services.
Does Michigan have a flat tax?
Yes, Michigan has a state flat tax plus city-level taxes (e.g., Detroit).
What is the "SUI" limit?
The maximum amount of wages subject to State Unemployment Insurance.
Does Connecticut have a Paid Leave tax?
Yes, a 0.5% deduction for CT Paid Leave.
What is "Tax Nexus"?
The business presence in a state that triggers the requirement to withhold taxes there.
