State Withholding Tax

Quick facts

SWT appears in the State Tax section of most paystubs. State income tax withheld. Rate varies by state — from 0% (Texas, Florida) to 13.3% (California top bracket). For a personalized breakdown of how this line affects your specific paycheck, upload your PDF on the homepage — the AI will explain it in context.

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