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What if the federal deductions where not take out of a payroll roll check? The W-2 was already submitted to the employee for taxes?

Answered by Melissa Pedigo, CPA ·

Generally, it is the employer's responsibility to withhold taxes from the employee's check. If you forgot to withhold payroll taxes, you should speak with your payroll provider to best determine how that should be resolved.

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