Internal Revenue Service

Form W-4

Fill out IRS Form W-4, Employee's Withholding Certificate, online and download it for your employer.

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What is Form W-4?

Form W-4 tells your employer how much federal income tax to withhold from each paycheck. Filing an accurate W-4 after a raise, a marriage or a second job prevents an unpleasant surprise at tax time.

Who needs to file it

  • New employees starting a job
  • Anyone whose income, filing status or dependants changed
  • People holding more than one job at the same time

How to complete W-4 online

  1. 1Enter your name, address, filing status and Social Security number
  2. 2Account for multiple jobs or a working spouse
  3. 3Claim dependants and any other adjustments
  4. 4Sign, download and give the form to your employer

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