W-4 Form
Last updated: May 13, 2025
Form W-4 is a one-page IRS document employees in the U.S. fill out to let their employer know how much federal income tax to withhold from their pay. It typically includes personal information, filing status, and allowances or deductions claimed.
Fields
| Field | Description | Example |
|---|---|---|
employee_name |
Full legal name of the employee. | Mary Johnson |
social_security_number |
Employee’s SSN as required on the W-4. | 987-65-4321 |
home_address |
Mailing address of the employee. | 456 Oak St, Townville, ST 12345 |
filing_status |
Employee’s chosen filing status (e.g., Single, Married). | Married filing jointly |
extra_withholding |
Additional amount employee requests withheld from each paycheck, if any. | 20 |
exempt |
Indicates whether employee claims exemption from withholding. | True or False |
signature |
Signature of the employee certifying the form. | Mary Johnson |
date_signed |
Date the W-4 is signed. | 2023-02-15 |
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