What is State income tax?
State income tax withholding is the amount sent to your state toward state income tax.
Most states withhold income tax from wages; a handful have no state income tax on wages.
Some cities and counties also withhold local income tax, which appears as a separate line.
Where to find it on your paystub
Labeled with the state, such as CA State Income Tax, NY SIT, or State Withholding.
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