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“withholding.” Your withholding is based on the number of This section explains why, when, and how to check your allowances you claim when you file Form W-4, Employee’s withholding to see if you will have enough, but not too Withholding Allowance Certificate, with your employer. much, tax withheld for 2011. Also, you may want to use the
Your withholding is based on the number of Checking Your Withholding allowances you claim when you file Form W-4, Employee’s Withholding Allowance Certificate, with your employer.
As a wage earner, you pay federal income tax by having it withheld from your pay during the year. This is your “withholding.” Your withholding is based on the number of allowances you claim when you file Form W–4, Employee's Withholding Allowance Certificate, with your employer. Comments and suggestions.
wages and income tax must be withheld. For more details, • Sales or excise taxes you pay on the purchase of see Publication 15, Employer’s Tax Guide. certain new cars, trucks, motorcycles, or motor
use Pub. 919 to see how the amount you are having withheld compares to your projected total tax for 2011. See Pub. 919, especially if your earnings exceed $130,000 (Single) or $180,000 (Married). Recent name change? If your name on line 1 differs from that shown on your social security card, call 1-800-772-1213
If you are not exempt, How Do I Adjust My Tax Withholding, for takes effect, use Pub. 919 to see how the complete the Personal Allowances Worksheet information on converting your other credits into amount you are having withheld compares to below.
If you are not having enough tax withheld or you are having too much tax withheld, you should either increase or decrease your withholding. How Do I Adjust My Withholding? You increase or decrease your withholding by filling out a new Form W-4 and giving it to your employer.