About Form W-4, Employee's Withholding Certificate
The Form W-4 is a document that employees in the United States use to provide their employers with information about their federal income tax withholding. By completing this form, employees ensure that the correct amount of federal income tax is withheld from their paychecks. It is important to review and update your Form W-4 regularly, especially when there are changes in your personal or financial situation.
Current Revision
The current revision of Form W-4 is in effect. It is important to use the most recent version of the form to ensure accurate withholding. You can find the current revision of Form W-4 on the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) website.
Recent Developments
Stay informed about any recent developments or changes related to Form W-4 by visiting the IRS website. The IRS regularly updates its forms and provides guidance on any changes that may affect your withholding.
Other Items You May Find Useful
The IRS provides additional resources and information that may be helpful when completing your Form W-4. Some of these resources include:
- FAQs on the Form W-4: This document provides answers to frequently asked questions about Form W-4 and federal income tax withholding.
- IRS Tax Withholding Estimator: Use this online tool to calculate the appropriate amount of federal income tax to withhold from your paycheck.
- Form W-4P: This form is used for withholding federal income tax from periodic pension or annuity payments.
- Form W-4R: This form is used for withholding federal income tax from nonperiodic payments and eligible rollover distributions.
- Notice 1392: This document provides supplemental instructions for nonresident aliens completing Form W-4.
- Publication 15-A: This publication is a supplemental tax guide for employers and provides additional information on federal income tax withholding.
- Publication 15-T: This publication explains the different methods of federal income tax withholding.
- Publication 501: This publication provides information on dependents, standard deduction, and filing requirements.
- Publication 505: This publication provides information on tax withholding and estimated tax payments.
Page Last Reviewed or Updated
The information provided in this document was last reviewed or updated on March 26, 2024. It is important to stay up to date with any changes or updates to Form W-4 by visiting the IRS website regularly.
For more information and to access the latest version of Form W-4, visit the Internal Revenue Service website.