Yes, you can use your pay stubs as a reference when filing federal and state taxes. They show your earnings, tax withholdings, and deductions throughout the year, helping you verify and organize your income information.
How to use your pay stubs for tax filing:
- Verify income: Ensure your total earnings on pay stubs match your official W-2 or 1099 forms.
- Check tax withholdings: Confirm federal, state, Social Security, and Medicare taxes are deducted correctly.
- Track deductions: Use pay stubs to review pre-tax and after-tax deductions for accurate reporting.
- Cross-reference official forms: Always file using your W-2 or 1099 as the primary document; pay stubs serve as supporting reference.
Tip: SecurePayStubs generates accurate pay stubs that make it easy to review income and tax details before filing.
Last modified: January 8, 2026
