Be aware of several upcoming changes in the taxes withheld from your paychecks:
We pay 0.2% for Family Leave Disability; this is going up to 0.8%. In addition, right now the FICA rate is the same (4.2%). But by the end of March 2012, without legislation, it will go up to 6.2%. That means a possible 2% salary decrease.
For those at the top of the guide, take note: the Social Security base is up to $110,100. This means some of you at the top of the guide won't get the December "break" from FICA you may be used to receiving (the base used to be $106,800). This is definite.
In addition, plan ahead for April...Because of the spring break, we will get paid on April 5 (after being paid the week before on March 30) and then we won't get a paycheck until April 30th! That is 25 days between paydays, so be sure to plan appropriately.