10. Review all the information as it appears on the W-4. If everything is correct, review the statement below and check the box.
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Review the entire form (scroll, if needed). To confirm that everything is true, correct and complete, check the box below the form. Then, click Done.
Complete Steps 2–4 ONLY if they apply to you; otherwise, skip to Step 5. See page 2 for more information on each step, who can claim exemption from withholding, when to use the online estimator, and privacy.
Step 2: Multiple Jobs or Spouse Works Complete this step if you (1) hold more than one job at a time, or (2) are married filing jointly and your spouse also works. The correct amount of withholding depends on income earned from all of these jobs. Do only one of the following: (a) Use the estimator at www.irs.gov/W4App for most accurate withholding for this step (and Steps 3–4); or (b) Use the Multiple Jobs Worksheet on page 3 and enter the result in Step 4(c) below for roughly accurate withholding; or (c) If there are only two jobs total, you may check this box. Do the same on Form W-4 for the other job. This option is accurate for jobs with similar pay; otherwise, more tax than necessary may be withheld . ... ☐ TIP: To be accurate, submit a 2020 Form W-4 for all other jobs. If you (or your spouse) have self-employment income, including as an independent contractor, use the estimator.
Complete Steps 3–4(b) on Form W-4 for only ONE of these jobs. Leave those steps blank for the other jobs. (Your withholding will be most accurate if you complete Steps 3–4(b) on the Form W-4 for the highest paying job.)
Step 3: Claim Dependents If your income will be $200,000 or less ($400,000 or less if married filing jointly):
Multiply the number of qualifying children under age 17 by $2,000 ▶ $
Multiply the number of other dependents by $500 ▶ $
Step 4 Add the amounts above and enter the total here 3 $
Other income (not from jobs). If you want tax withheld for other income you expect
Under penalties of perjury, I declare that I have examined this certificate and, to the best of my knowledge and belief, it is true, correct, and complete.
I agree under penalty of perjury to the declaration above and understand that this form is not valid until I have provided my electronic signature by acknowledging and clicking Done.
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Once you have clicked both statement boxes, the “DONE” button will illuminate, allowing you to complete the process. Once you click “DONE,” you will be taken to the Tax Withholdings screen where you will see your new withholding setup.