§ 31.3101-3 When employee tax attaches.

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Title 26 CFR: Internal Revenue › Chapter I: INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE, DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY › Part 31: EMPLOYMENT TAXES AND COLLECTION OF INCOME TAX AT SOURCE › Subpart B: Federal Insurance Contributions Act (Chapter 21, Internal Revenue Code of 1954) › § 31.3101-3: § 31.3101-3 When employee tax attaches.

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The employee tax attaches at the time that the wages are received by the employee. For provisions relating to the time of such receipt, see § 31.3121(a)-2.

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