Prevent a Tax-time Surprise

The 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act made significant changes that may affect taxpayers’ tax returns that they will file in 2019. In February, Payroll implemented the IRS’s new tax withholding amounts, lowering the amount of taxes withheld from employees' paychecks. While many have enjoyed the extra spending money, the Internal Revenue Service is taking the unusual step to urge taxpayers to review their paycheck now to prevent a nasty tax-time surprise in 2019.

The IRS has developed several resources, to include YouTube videos and FAQs, to help you determine the correct tax withholding. Payroll has setup links to these resources on the department web page and recommend employees use them or consult a tax professional to ensure a surprise-free tax season.

Please understand that NEISD Payroll cannot offer advice to employees concerning the amount they choose to withhold from their pay.