underwithhold

[uhn-der-with-hohld, -with-]

verb (used with object)

underwithheld, underwithholding 

1. to withhold too little.

2. to deduct (withholding tax) less than the necessary amount.

verb (used without object)

underwithheld, underwithholding 

1. to withhold oneself too little.

2. to deduct less withholding tax than necessary.

Word History and Origins

Origin of underwithhold¹

under- + withhold

Example Sentences

Two congressional Democrats have expressed concern that the new tables would "systematically underwithhold income taxes during the 2018 tax year."

From Los Angeles Times