Withholding
nounverified·updated May 18, 2026
income tax withheld from employees' wages and paid directly to the government by the employer
Framework senses
- §1
- the act of deducting from an employee's salary
- §2
- the act of holding back or keeping within your possession or control
- §3
- income tax withheld from employees' wages and paid directly to the government by the employer