Commission-based worker pay stub
Commission pay can swing dramatically. Draws, chargebacks, and supplemental withholding rules can confuse the math.
Common deductions
- 401(k)
- Health insurance
Pay quirks
- Draw vs commission
- Chargebacks
- Recoverable vs non-recoverable draw
- Supplemental withholding on commissions
Questions worth asking payroll
- Did chargebacks reduce my commission correctly?
- Was the 22% supplemental rate applied?
Official sources
- IRS Publication 15 (Circular E), Employer's Tax Guide — IRS · 2025 · last verified 2025-04-01
- U.S. DOL — Overtime Pay (FLSA) — DOL · last verified 2025-04-01
- U.S. DOL — Fact Sheet #17A: Exemption for Executive, Administrative, Professional employees — DOL · last verified 2025-04-01
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