DEO still taking taxes even after updating my preference - how long for tax withholding changes to take effect?

Tax withholding changes usually take effect within 1-2 payment cycles after you make the update in CONNECT. So if you just made the change last Tuesday, it's possible your most recent payment was already being processed with the old withholding preference. The system isn't immediate - DEO typically batches payment calculations several days before the actual deposit date. I'd expect your next payment to reflect the updated preference. Just make sure you were in the right section - it should be under "Tax Withholding Option" in your claimant profile settings.

omg dealing with the same issue!!! changed mine 3 weeks ago and they STILL taking taxes out. so annoying bc every dollar counts rn

I had this exact problem in April with my tax withholding change. It took exactly 2 payment cycles for the change to process. The DEO rep I spoke with explained that payment batches are processed on a schedule ahead of the actual payment date, so your change request has to be in the system before that batch processing starts. If your payment comes on Tuesday, the batch probably runs Friday or Saturday before, so any changes made after that cutoff won't apply until the next cycle. Hang in there - just wait one more payment and if it's still wrong after that, THEN you should definitely call.

THEY TOOK 3 WEEKS TO UPDATE MINE!!! I even called and they said it was updated but still took taxes out for 2 more payments. The DEO system is a JOKE! Good luck getting a straight answer from anyone there.

When I worked at the DEO call center (left in 2024), this was actually a common question. The tax withholding updates follow their own schedule separate from the regular payment processing. Here's what happens: 1. You make the change in CONNECT 2. The change gets queued for processing in the tax batch (runs weekly) 3. Once processed, it's applied to future payment calculations Depending on when you made the change relative to the tax batch schedule, it typically takes 1-2 payment cycles, but can occasionally take 3 cycles in worst-case scenarios. The withheld money isn't lost - you'll get it back when you file your taxes next year if you're due a refund. Unfortunately, there's no way to get it released sooner once it's been withheld. If it doesn't change after 2 more payments, you should call and ask them to verify the change was properly saved in their system.

my cousin had this problem too! he said he talked to someone at DEO who told him they process those changes on Thursdays so if you do it after Thursday it won't happen till the next week. dunno if thats true but might explain why its taking so long for you