text: It all depends on how many exemptions you claim on your W-4 and how much you make.  The more exemptions, the LESS they take out.  \n\nYou should ask whoever is in charge of payroll where you work for a new W-4 (they will know what that is).  If you are single, you should claim either 2 or possibly even 3 exemptions.\n\nBTW, I am a CPA.