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If you have landed your first job or are starting a new job you will need to fill out a W-4 form so that your employer can determine how much tax to withhold from your paycheck. The?Personal Allowances Worksheet?accompanying your W-4 form will be a valuable tool to help you determine the number of allowances you should note on the actual form.What a W-4 Form is ForThe W-4 Form is completed by an employee so the employer can withhold the correct amount of federal income tax from your pay.When you are hired for a new job, you will be required to complete a W4 Form to let your employer know how much tax to withhold.Prior to starting employment, you can fill out a PDF version form?online?and print it out. It's also a good idea to review withholding amounts on a regular basis to ensure the appropriate amount of tax is withheld.W-4 AllowancesAllowances will be increased if you claim yourself, a?spouse, or children as dependents. Paying child care expenses may also add to your number of allowances as will non-wage income like dividends or interest.If you itemize deductions on your taxes, you will want to complete the Deductions and Adjustments Worksheet to see if the level of your deductions indicates that you could decrease the amount that you withhold. The?IRS Withholding Calculator walks you through the process of evaluating your situation to determine appropriate levels of withholding.Once the proper number of allowances and any additional amount of withholding is determined through the?use of these tools, the process of completing your W-4 is quite straight forward. Boxes 1 - 4 contain your personal data, box 5 is where you enter the number of allowances, box 6 is the place to put any additional amount you would like withheld and box 7 is only for the rare person who doesn't need to withhold due to a very limited tax liability.Changing Your DeductionsEven if you haven't just landed a new job, you can file a new W-4 with your employer if your life situation and/or deductions have changed or if you have found that you have too high a tax bill when you file or too large a refund.A critical ingredient in the process will be your philosophy regarding paying taxes, whether you would prefer to pay as you go throughout the year via withholding or at the end of the year. Some wage earners prefer to withhold more to lessen any tax surprises at the end of the year and in effect, force some savings if they are owed a refund. Others want to maximize their weekly/monthly paychecks and therefore increase their allowances and the amount withheld.W4 Role-PlayFill out the sample W4 using one of the following biographical profiles:Name:?Lawrence R. ReddingEmployment:?Manager at a mall clothing storeMarital status:?SingleSpouse's name (if any):?N/AChildren:?NoneU.S. citizen:?YesOther:?Recent college graduateName:?Laura E. SilvermanEmployment: Office supply store receptionistMarital status:?MarriedSpouse's name (if any):?John L. SilvermanChildren:?ThreeU.S. citizen:?YesOther:?Recent college graduateThe Balance, ................
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