united-states tax-law
W-4 filled out, no taxes take out of paycheck?
<p>I filled out a w4 upon hire and employer never took taxes out of my check. Is it legal for them to have a w4 on file and not take taxes out your paycheck?</p>

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<p>ETA: Exempt was not specified on the W-4 and no taxes were taken out of the paychecks at all.</p>

<p>If you filled out the form, did not specify "Exempt" below 4(c), and did not specify high enough deductions that you would have nothing withheld, then the employer should follow the rules, withhold a specific amount of money, and pay it to the government, as reported on your W-2. If an employer willfully fails to withhold and pay the required taxes, they are liable for criminal and civil sanctions. <a href="https://www.irs.gov/compliance/criminal-investigation/employer-and-employee-responsibilities-employment-tax-enforcement" rel="nofollow noreferrer">This page</a> from the IRS provides a phone number to complain about an employer not correctly withholding federal income and employment taxes.</p>
