If you are an employee, the Withholding Calculator can help you determine whether you need to give your employer a new Form W-4 to avoid having too much or too little Federal income tax withheld from your pay.
Who Can Benefit?
Employees who want to adjust withholding to reduce their refund or balance due
Employees with complex situations not covered by the paper W-4 worksheets
Employees with non-wage income who prefer withholding over estimated tax payments
Tips for Using This Tool
Have your most recent pay stubs ready
Have your most recent income tax return available
Estimate values if needed—accuracy depends on your input