10 July 2017

Revised state supplemental income tax withholding rates for 2017

This update reflects changes to the state supplemental income tax withholding rates for Illinois and Kansas.

Similar to the federal supplemental income tax withholding rate of 25% (39.6% for supplemental wages exceeding $1 million), most states also allow for a flat percentage of income tax withholding for wages that are in addition to regular pay. Where allowed, the supplemental rate greatly simplifies income tax withholding calculations on irregular payments such as bonuses, equity compensation and separation pay.

For more information about the federal supplemental withholding rate see IRS Publication 15, pg. 18.

See the Attachment below for the state supplemental income tax withholding rates that apply in 2017.

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Contact Information
For additional information concerning this Alert, please contact:
 
Workforce Advisory Services — Employment Tax Advisory
Debera Salam(713) 750-1591
Kristie Lowery(704) 331-1884
Kenneth Hausser(732) 516-4558
Debbie Spyker(720) 931-4321

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EY Payroll News Flash

Document ID: 2017-1094