Description

Withholdings refer to the amounts of money that are deducted from an employee's paycheck for taxes or other purposes. These deductions are typically mandated by law and can include federal, state, and local taxes, as well as contributions to retirement plans or health insurance.

Interpreter Notes

Interpreters should be aware that the term 'withholdings' may be confused with 'deductions' in some contexts, but they are not interchangeable. It's important to use the correct term to avoid misunderstandings. The Spanish term 'cantidad retenida de impuestos' is formal and should be used in clinical settings; avoid colloquial terms that may arise in casual conversations.

Example Sentences

EN: The withholdings from your paycheck will affect your overall take-home pay.

ES: Las cantidades retenidas de impuestos de su salario afectarán su ingreso neto.

Common Interpreter Mistakes

Confusing 'withholdings' with 'deductions'; using informal language instead of the formal term; mispronouncing related financial terms.