Form W-4 Instructions

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Form W-4 - Employee's Withholding Allowance Certificate (pdf)

Enter your name, address, and social security number.

Indicate the tax rate category and number of exemptions you wish to claim on this Federal income tax withholding form.

If you are unsure about the number of exemptions to claim, you can use the Personal Allowances Worksheet at the top of the W-4 form, or, the Deductions and Adjustment Worksheet on the reverse of the form. Additional withholding advice should be sought from a tax professional.

Sign and date the form.