The amount withheld depends on: The amount of income earned and. Three types of information an employee gives to their employer on Form W–4, Employee's Withholding Allowance Certificate: Filing status: Either the single rate or the lower married rate. Number of withholding allowances claimed: Each allowance claimed reduces the amount withheld. More @Wikipedia
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