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.
Withholding tax. A withholding tax, also called a retention tax, is a government requirement for the payer of an item of income to withhold or deduct tax from the payment, and pay that tax to the government.