Posted on Dec 12, 2018
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So I’m an E-1 and I looked today and saw that I’m only getting 565 a paycheck instead of my full amount. I don’t have any allotments or anything of the sort coming out. So I’m curious as to why I’m seemingly being shorted.
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CPT Lawrence Cable
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You still pay Federal and State Income Taxes, if your home state has one, plus Social Security and Medicaid Tax. Just a quick calculation says your total Federal Tax burden is about $403 a month at your income level. Then deduct SGLI and State taxes, that sounds about right for 1/2 months pay.
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SFC Retention Operations Nco
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Sounds like you're still in Basic training. During basic training, all services receive a reduced pay. E1 is about 1680 a month, meaning 840 every pay. Take away taxes state and federal taxes plus SGLI, and that's about 560.
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PVT Indirect Fire Infantryman (Mortarman)
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Thank you!
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SFC Retention Operations Nco
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SGT Steven Wade it's been like that since I went to Basic in 1998
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Talk to your team leader about turning in a pay inquiry and les to your S1 to figure it out if your leadership doesnt know.
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