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State Taxes
How state income taxes, local taxes and state payroll programs change paychecks across the U.S.
Washington vs Oregon: Take-Home Pay Compared
How much more you keep in Washington than Oregon on the same salary, with 2026 monthly paycheck estimates and the payroll items in each state.
4 min read · October 5, 2026
Read articleStates With No Income Tax in 2026
The nine states that don't tax wages in 2026, what still comes out of your paycheck there, and how much more you…
How State Income Tax Withholding Works
How employers figure state income tax on each paycheck, why the same salary is withheld differently by state, and what you can…
State Tax Reciprocity Agreements Explained
How state tax reciprocity agreements work, how to claim one with your employer, and what they mean for your paycheck.
State Disability Insurance (SDI) on Your Paycheck
What the SDI line on your pay stub is, which states withhold state disability insurance, and how much it typically costs.
Remote Work and State Income Taxes
Which state taxes your pay when you work remotely, the convenience rule exception, hybrid schedules, and what it means for your paycheck.
Pennsylvania Local Earned Income Tax Explained
Who levies Pennsylvania's local earned income tax, how your employer decides what to withhold, and what it does to a 2026 paycheck.
Ohio Municipal Income Tax Explained
How Ohio's city and village income taxes are withheld, how home-city credits work, and why local tax often outweighs state tax on…
Paid Family Leave Payroll Deductions by State
Which states deduct paid family and medical leave premiums from paychecks, how the deductions work, and a Connecticut example with real numbers.
New York City Income Tax and Your Paycheck
NYC income tax applies to residents of the five boroughs. Here's how it's withheld, who doesn't owe it, and how to estimate…