withholding

the act of deducting from an employee's salary

income tax withheld from employees' wages and paid directly to the government by the employer

the act of holding back or keeping within your possession or control

I resented his withholding permission

hold back; refuse to hand over or share

The father is withholding the allowance until the son cleans his room

retain and refrain from disbursing; of payments

My employer is withholding taxes