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 [email protected] or 651.967.5060.