W4 glossary terms

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W-4

/ˈdʌbəlju fɔːr/

Definitions

  1. (n.) An Internal Revenue Service (IRS) form used by employees to indicate their tax situation to their employer for federal income tax withholding purposes.
    The employee submitted a W-4 form to update their withholding allowances.

Forms

  • w-4

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Commentary

Employers rely on the W-4 to determine the correct amount of tax withholding; accurate completion is essential to avoid under- or over-withholding.

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