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Changes to the federal W-4 form for 2020

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Tuesday, January 28, 2020

The IRS has made significant changes to the federal W-4 form for 2020.

A new federal W-4 form is required for:

  • Workers hired in 2020
  • Workers who claimed exempt status for 2019
  • Workers who wish to make withholding changes during 2020

Workers who submit a new federal W-4 form must also complete a new state W-4 form.

If you do not need to submit a new form this year, withholding will continue based on your previously submitted form.

W-4 Instructions

Step Regarding Required Notes
1 Personal Information Yes  
2 Households with Multiple Jobs If applies Withholding should match tax liability
3 Tax Credits for Dependents If applies Withholding should match tax liability
4 Other Additional Income If applies Withholding should match tax liability
5 Signature Yes  

IRS Tools

PICS cannot provide tax advice, but we recommend checking your withholdings using the IRS tax calculator.

For more information on the new W-4, visit https://www.irs.gov/forms-pubs/about-form-w-4.

If you have any questions, please contact PICS Payroll at payroll@picsmn.org or 651.967.5060.