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Contents of the Manage Local Tax Tables Screen

Use the fields and options to configure the Manage Local Tax Tables screen.

Identification

Field Description
Locality

Enter, or click to select, the locality code that identifies the locality. The locality name displays to the right of this code.

Effective Date

Enter, or click to select, the date on which this tax becomes effective. Pay periods having a pay cycle end date the same as, or later than, the Effective Date use the related tax table rates.

Filing Status

Select the Filing Status that applies to the information to be entered. Valid options are:

  • Both
  • Head of Household
  • Married
  • Misc Status 1
  • Misc Status 2
  • Misc Status 3
  • Misc Status 4
  • Single

Separate tables are maintained for each status.

Local Tax Table

If you need to add additional information, click and add the applicable information. This table is very similar to the "annual" method table in your appropriate local publication.

Field Description
For Taxable Income Over

This column displays each level of taxable income.

Base Tax Plus

This column displays the amount of base tax at each level.

Percent of Excess

This column displays the tax rate for the excess of income over the taxable income in the first column.