withheld payment
[wɪðˈhɛld ˈpeɪmənt]
nounpl: withheld payments
pagamento retido
1. Money that is deliberately not paid or is held back, typically for legal, tax, or contractual reasons
The company issued a withheld payment pending the completion of the project inspection.
A empresa emitiu um pagamento retido pendente da conclusão da inspeção do projeto.
2. A portion of an employee's salary or compensation deducted and held by an employer for tax or other purposes
Income tax withholding represents a withheld payment from your salary.
A retenção do imposto de renda representa um pagamento retido do seu salário.
3. A deliberate refusal or prevention of payment due to dispute, non-compliance, or security concerns
The client requested a withheld payment until the contractor resolved the quality issues.
O cliente solicitou um pagamento retido até que o contratante resolvesse os problemas de qualidade.
This term is frequently used in Brazilian business and legal contexts, especially in construction, freelance work, and employment. In Brazil, companies often withhold payments to ensure contractual compliance or resolve disputes. In the USA, tax withholding from paychecks is a standard and legally required practice. Understanding withholding practices is essential for financial planning in both cultures.
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