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How Can I Withhold Extra Tax For An Employee?

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Below is how you can withhold additional tax for an employee.

Go to Employees >> Tax Rates >> Tax Settings >> Upwards Variation and enter the amount per pay period for the tax to be increased. The regular tax amount will be withheld, with the extra dollars added on top. Employees must make the request for an upwards variation in writing to their employer, as described here by the ATO.

  • Created: 26/08/2022 9:52 AM
  • Last Edited: 08/11/2024 1:56 PM
  • ID: 259

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