Denver local payroll tax
Denver: Denver Occupational Privilege Tax.
Denver local payroll tax
Denver OPT: $5.75/month employee + $4.00/month employer for workers earning over $500/month.
Line on your stub: Denver Occupational Privilege Tax.
Worth checking
- Are you a resident of Denver for tax purposes?
- Does the rate match your residency / non-residency status?
- Did your work-at-home arrangement change which jurisdiction applies?
Official sources
- IRS Publication 15-T, Federal Income Tax Withholding Methods — IRS · 2025 · last verified 2025-04-01
- IRS Topic 751 — Social Security and Medicare Withholding Rates — IRS · 2025 · last verified 2025-04-01
- SSA — Contribution and Benefit Base — SSA · 2025 · last verified 2025-04-01
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