Report flags / pay stub
NUMBERS“State income tax withheld in a state without one”
What this flag on a pay stub means, why it matters, and what to check.
What it means
The employee's address is in a state with no income tax on wages, yet state income tax was withheld.
Why it matters
It can point to a stub built from a template for another state.
Ordinary explanations
- Working in a different state than the one they live in.
- A recent move.
What to check
Ask the employer which state the applicant works in and confirm the withholding. 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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