Delaware § 709 - Withholding of compensation.
Full text of Delaware Delaware Code § 709 — Withholding of compensation., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 709. Withholding of compensation.
(a) A member or officer of the General Assembly may elect to have withheld from the compensation paid to the member or officer those sums of moneys required during each pay period for federal income tax, state income tax, and social security.
(b) A member or officer of the General Assembly making an election under subsection (a) of this section shall notify the State Treasurer in writing of the election. The State Treasurer, on receiving notice of the election, shall withhold from the compensation paid to the member or officer those sums of moneys required during each pay period for federal income tax, state income tax, and social security and make payment of these moneys in accordance with federal and state laws.
29 Del. C. 1953, § 709; 56 Del. Laws, c. 370, § 1; 83 Del. Laws, c. 458, § 8;Frequently Asked Questions About Delaware § 709
What does Delaware Code § 709 cover?
Section 709 ("Withholding of compensation.") is part of the Delaware Code, the codified statutory law of Delaware. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite Delaware § 709?
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Is this the official text of Delaware law?
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