Pay Deductions and Setoffs

The law requires that WTRI make certain deductions from every employee's compensation. Among these are applicable federal, state, and local income taxes. WTRI also must deduct Social Security taxes on each employee's earnings up to a specified limit that is called the Social Security "wage base." WTRI matches the amount of Social Security taxes paid by each employee.

Pay setoffs are pay deductions taken by WTRI, usually to help pay off a debt or obligation to WTRI or others.

If you have questions concerning why deductions were made from your pay check or how they were calculated, your supervisor can assist in having your questions answered.

Policy No.  410  Issued  12/1/1996