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(noun) the act of deducting (taxes) from an employee's salary |
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Related Words: deduction, subtraction |
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(noun) the act of holding back or keeping within your possession or control; "I resented his withholding permission"; "there were allegations of the withholding of evidence" |
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Related Words: holding, keeping, retention |
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(noun) income tax withheld from employees' wages and paid directly to the government by the employer |
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Synonyms: withholding tax |
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Related Words: PAYE, income tax, pay as you earn |
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