Directions. 1  In a 3 1/2- or 4-quart slow cooker combine the water, oats, and salt. 2  Cover and cook on low-heat setting for 5 1/2 to 6 hours or on high-heat setting for 3 to 3 1/2 hours. 3  Serve warm with desired toppers.
DEFINITION of 'Withholding'. The portion of an employee's wages that is not included in his or her paycheck because it is remitted directly to the federal, state and local tax authorities.
A withholding tax, also called a retention tax, is an income tax to be paid to the government by the payer of the income rather than by the recipient of the income. The tax is thus withheld or deducted from the income paid to the recipient. In most jurisdictions, withholding tax applies to employment income. Many jurisdictions also require withholding tax on payments of interest or dividends. In most jurisdictions, there are additional withholding tax obligations if the recipient of the income i