How much do taxes take out of my paycheck? And how do you find out how much the taxes are?

Question

I make 8.25 per hour and work 5 days a week, four hours a day (part-time)...

therefore, I make $165.00 a week before taxes,

So I am wondering how much taxes will take of that money. I live in Virginia.

And also, how am I to go about getting this information for myself?

If you can help, I'd greatly appreciate it.

Answer 1

Go to  paycheckcity.com and key in your info to get a very good estimate

Answer 2

The best place to look is your state's Department of Taxation:

http://www.tax.virginia.gov/site.cfm?ali...

According to the calculator, you'll be paying about $6 per pay check for state income tax.

Some states have other deductions on top of this.

As a rule of thumb, I always assume that 10% of my paycheck will go towards taxes and other deductions, and plan accordingly. I'm usually pleasantly surprised.

Answer 3

It all depends on your state, and your income level.  In my state of California, there are 5 "payroll" taxes.  (These do not include sales tax, gas tax or special taxes on your utilities, etc...)

Federal: 10% to 35% (depending on income)

California State: 1% to 9.3% (depending on income)

Social Security Tax: 6.2%

Medicare: 1.45%

Disability .008% (depends on state's changing rates)

Generally, most people pay about 40% of their income to taxes.  I've included a link from the tax foundation below: