PayStubHQ Blog

Expert guides on pay stub creation, federal and state tax withholding calculations, and free paycheck tools. All tax information references the official IRS Publication 15-T withholding tables.

Each guide answers one question: how to read a pay stub, how to fill out a W-4, how to prove income when you're paid in cash or work as a 1099 contractor, or what your state requires on a paycheck. They're written for freelancers, gig workers, landlords checking an applicant's income, and small business owners who run their own payroll. Guides are published in English and Spanish. Start with your situation, or filter by category below.