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NUMBERS“Social Security withheld above the yearly maximum”
What this flag on a pay stub means, why it matters, and what to check.
What it means
Year-to-date Social Security is more than one employer can withhold in a year.
Why it matters
Social Security stops at the yearly wage base. Payroll software enforces it, so going over it points to edited numbers.
Ordinary explanations
- A year-end correction shown on the stub.
What to check
Ask the employer to confirm the withholding on this paycheck. Use the phone number on the employer's official website, not the one printed on the stub.
A flag is a reason to verify with the source, not proof. Apply the same steps to every applicant.
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