income tax deduction

income tax deduction

My employer has not deducted enough taxes for last year and I had to pay significant amount when I filed tax return. When I asked my employer I was told that I’m responsible for amount deducted and I need to tell them how much I want them to take off. It has never happened to me before. All of my previous employers always deducted right amount, even little more so I didn’t have to pay the next year. I have never heard that employee should be responsible for correct amounts. My understanding always was that any deduction dependent, expenses, etc. should be deducted when tax return is filed. I would appreciate if you could explain my rights so I can talk to my employer and avoid the same situation I had to experience this year.

Asked on April 28, 2017 under Employment Labor Law, Alaska

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