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Tennessee: why is my paycheck lower than expected?

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

Top reasons a Tennessee 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.
Tennessee official sources
TN Department of Labor and Workforce Development

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