Code of Federal Regulations · Section
§ 31.3402(b)-1 — (b)-1 Percentage Method Of Withholding
26 C.F.R. § 31.3402(b)-1
(a) Percentage method of withholding. The amount of tax to be deducted and withheld from an employee's wages under the percentage method of withholding is determined based on the entry for the employee's anticipated filing status or marital status and other entries on the employee's withholding allowance certificate using the applicable percentage method tables and computational procedures set forth in the applicable forms, instructions, publications, and other guidance prescribed by the Commissioner issued with respect to the period in which wages are paid.
(b) Applicability date. The provisions of this section apply on and after October 6, 2020. Taxpayers may choose to apply this section on or after January 1, 2020 and before October 6, 2020. For rules that apply before October 6, 2020, see 26 CFR part 31, revised as of April 1, 2020.
Authorizing Statute
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Adjusted gross income defined26 U.S.C. § 62
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Credit for paid sick leave26 U.S.C. § 3131
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General requirement of return, statement, or list26 U.S.C. § 6011
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Income tax collected at source26 U.S.C. § 3402
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Time for filing returns and other documents26 U.S.C. § 6071
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Payroll credit for paid family leave26 U.S.C. § 3132
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Mode or time of collection26 U.S.C. § 6302
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Information returns of tax return preparers26 U.S.C. § 6060
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Withholding of tax on nonresident aliens26 U.S.C. § 1441
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Definitions26 U.S.C. § 3121
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Definitions26 U.S.C. § 3401
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Extension of time for filing returns26 U.S.C. § 6081
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Identifying numbers26 U.S.C. § 6109
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Special rules applicable to certain employment taxes26 U.S.C. § 6205
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Rules and regulations26 U.S.C. § 7805
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Definitions26 U.S.C. § 7701
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Certified professional employer organizations26 U.S.C. § 3511
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Backup withholding26 U.S.C. § 3406
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Receipts for employees26 U.S.C. § 6051