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.
Quick Answer. Federal tax withholding is an amount held from a regular employee's paycheck that goes toward his federal tax obligation. The amount an employer withholds from each paycheck is based on information provided by a worker on a W-4 form, according to the Internal Revenue Service.