Paycheck Guides

Short guides that explain the "why" behind your paycheck. Each one pairs with a calculator so you can run your own numbers.

All guides

• How to Fill Out Your W-4 — What each step means, the three ways to handle a second job, and the mistakes that cause a surprise tax bill. Pairs with the US Take-Home Pay Calculator.
• Why Your Bonus Was Taxed at 22% — Supplemental wage withholding vs. your actual tax rate, and why the two differ. Pairs with the Bonus Tax Calculator.
• No Tax on Overtime (2025–2028) — How the new overtime deduction works, who qualifies, and the income limits. Pairs with the Overtime Pay Calculator.

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