<prompt> Human: At my job I just got offered a permanent position after a 6 month contract. I was paid through the contractor and now Im paid through the employer. Before I made 19hr and now make 20.20hr. I was taking home 700 a week after taxes and now through the employer im taking home around 650 after taxes. How is this possible? Can taxes be done differently though the employer? I never signed up for 401k or insurance so those costs cant be taken out.  <response>: Compare the taxes withheld on the pay stubs you received from each. 