Just widowed. I get a pension check for $1114.00 a month I believe you have to take as much as 20% for taxes, but how do I know how much Federal tax to take out and how much State tax to take out. Who gets what??

How much state tax and how much federal tax should I take out a month if I get $1114.00 monthly. ????

I know I have to take out at least 20% out of it, I just don't know how much out should go to the state and to the federal

When my husband died I was furnished with a form with which to declare the number of dependents I had. His employer then did the math, same as a W-2.

Is that your question? Where do you get the 20% figure?

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None of us can really answer this without knowing more about your situation. You should consult a tax professional to advise you.

When my husband died I was furnished with a form with which to declare the number of dependents I had. His employer then did the math, same as a W-2.

Is that your question? Where do you get the 20% figure?

Sorry about that. I didn't realize I had an answer. Didn't have my glasses on and I couldn't see clearly. Thanks

Sorry about that. i didn't realize i had an answer. Didn't have my glasses on and I couldn't see clearly. Thanks


No problem - did you get the forms from the pension company?

Where did you get the 20% figure?

I'm sorry for your loss - it's brutal to be widowed and then have to go through all of the jumps that widows have to go through. Again, I'm sorry for your loss.