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What Is Withholding Tax on UpWork?

Last updated on September 30, 2022 @ 9:23 pm

As an independent contractor, you’re responsible for paying your own taxes. That includes federal income tax, state income tax, and self-employment tax.

When you work with a client through UpWork, they may choose to withhold taxes from your earnings.

Withholding tax is money that your client withholds from your earnings and sends to the government on your behalf. The amount withheld depends on the country you live in and the country your client is based in.

For example, if you live in the United States and your client is based in Canada, they may withhold 30% of your earnings for Canadian taxes.

PRO TIP: If you are an Upwork user, you may have noticed a new line item on your invoices called “withholding tax.” You may be wondering what this is and why it’s being withheld.

Withholding tax is a tax that is deducted from your earnings and paid to the government. The amount withheld depends on your country of residence and the tax laws of that country. For example, in the United States, the withholding tax rate for Upwork earnings is 30%.

If you are a resident of a country with a lower withholding tax rate, you may be able to claim a refund of the difference from your local tax authority.

If you have any questions about withholding tax on Upwork, please contact our support team.

As an independent contractor, it’s important to be aware of how withholding taxes work. That way, you can plan ahead and budget for any taxes that may be withheld from your earnings.

What Is Withholding Tax on UpWork?

Withholding tax is money that your client withholds from your earnings and sends to the government on your behalf. For example, if you live in the United States and your client is based in Canada, they may withhold 30% of your earnings for Canadian taxes.

As an independent contractor, it’s important to be aware of how withholding taxes work.

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