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Montana: why is my paycheck lower than expected?

Top reasons a Montana worker's paycheck shrinks — and how to figure out which one is yours.

Top reasons a Montana paycheck looks smaller

  1. New W-4 (federal or state).
  2. Year-to-date wages crossed a bracket.
  3. Bonus withheld at supplemental rate.
  4. Benefits enrollment change.
  5. 401(k) percent change.
  6. New garnishment or child-support order.
Montana official sources
Montana Department of Revenue
Montana Department of Labor and Industry

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