The federal income taxes that are withheld from your paycheck are used to pay for what? In 2026, they support Social Security, Medicare, national defense, veterans’ benefits, interest on the national debt, infrastructure, education, and other essential federal programs approved by Congress. Every payday, your employer withholds federal income tax based on IRS tables and … Continue reading The Federal Income Taxes That Are Withheld From Your Paycheck Are Used to Pay for What? A 2026 Breakdown for U.S. Workers