Georgia announced in early June changes to the State Income Tax Withholding, effective 01/01/2026. The Standard Deduction increased from $24,000 to $30,000 for Married or Civil Union with one spouse working while all other Filing Statuses increased from $12,000 to $15,000. Dependent Exemptions and Additional Allowances Exemptions increased from $4,000 to $5,000. The Flat Rate Withholding and Supplemental Flat Rate decreased from 5.19% to 4.99%. GPTCI-99078 https://dor.georgia.gov/document/document/2026-employers-tax-guide/download |
In late June, Arkansas Department of Revenue updated the withholding tables going back to 1/1/2026. This is the second withholding table change for 2026. The previous change was released in late December 2025 with an effective date of 1/1/2026. The changes in this update have a decrease in the rate from 3.90% to 3.70%. Two wage brackets have been eliminated. The Standard Deduction remains unchanged as is the Personal Credit. The Supplemental Rate remains unchanged at 3.90% per updated Employer Guide. Periodic Pension Withholding uses the updated standard withholding tables. Rollover withholding remains at 5% while Non-Periodic Pension Withholding remains at 3% per the updated Employer Guide. GPTCI-98036 https://www.dfa.arkansas.gov/wp-content/uploads/Withholding-Tax-Formula.pdf |
Massachusetts only recognizes the Filing Status of “Head of Household” on the M-4 Form. If any other Filing Status other than Head of Household is selected in the State Tax Definition, the Filing Status will not be displayed. If the Filing Status is Head of Household is selected, it will continue to be displayed as HoH. This display is retroactive to checks dated 01/01/2026 in the Earnings Statement display in Self Service. GPTCI-96044 |