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I think my taxes are wrong

Paycom calculates your taxes based on the information you provided, the inconsistencies you're seeing with your federal taxes is probably related to your W-4. The IRS reformed the W-4 in 2020 and it's the biggest change they've made to the form in close to 30 years. I'd recommend checking out this IRS calculator here: https://apps.irs.gov/app/tax-withholding-estimator if you'd like to calculate a specific withholding for the year. There is a threshold an individual has to make each check before federal taxes get deducted.

For more info, IRS Publication 15 comes out each calendar year, which contains tax withholding tables. You can choose to view those or reach out to a CPA/Accountant for detailed information. RAS is able to point people to areas where they can get the correct information to make informed decisions about their checks, but cannot actually provide legal or tax advice to individuals. The only way you're able to get a direct answer from someone on how your taxes were calculated would be to contact a tax professional like a CPA or an accountant.

If you're concerned about how your taxes are being calculated, please consult with a tax professional to see how you can adjust your W-4 within the system to get the outcome you'd like.