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Year-to-Date (YTD)

Running total of earnings and deductions from January 1st through the current pay period.

Common paystub code: YTD

Full Definition

Year-to-Date (YTD) figures on your paystub show the cumulative total of each line item since January 1st. YTD Gross shows your total earnings for the year so far; YTD Federal Tax shows total federal tax withheld, and so on. Your final paystub of the year should closely match your W-2 form. If there's a significant discrepancy (more than $50), contact your payroll department before tax filing season.

Related Terms

Gross PayForm W-2tax-withholding

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