How to fill out Form W-4

[@totallynotadolf5465]

im a simple minded guy and your video that was a step by step walkthrough really helped me out compared to the other videos

[@looppensejour8303]

Thank you! Your instructions on filling out the new W-4 has been very helpful to me and a lot other people. Be blessed

[@tarazziamillar7124]

Yes, please!! make a video for people who have 2 or more jobs!! I defiantly enjoyed watching this, it helped

[@TaxTeach]

I'll plan to make another W-4 video in February on how to fill the form out if you have two or more jobs so look forward to that. I'm glad you enjoyed the video!

[@gabrielceniceros9152]

@@TaxTeach any update on this video I don’t think I saw you had posted the video?

[@FlightForce77]

Update?

[@Zion504HD]

What if you’re single with no kids and no dependents. How to take out less taxes

[@sneakytrashpanda]

Looked through a couple videos and this is the best one imo

[@Cillystar]

Can you show how to put Single 1 on the new W4. Thank you!

[@TaxTeach]

I think you might be referring to the old 2019 Form W-4 where you would take 1 allowance if you are single. In the 2019 and older Form W-4s, one would mark 1 if you are single which you mentioned and then one would mark 1 for any other categories that apply and then add them up to get their total "allowances". Generally, the more allowances one has, the less taxes are withheld on one's paycheck to account for those allowances. In 2020, the Form W-4 changed and no longer does the allowance system so you don't mark number 1 down anymore like you did before. Hope that is helpful!

[@stealinator]

@@TaxTeach so now everyone that is single is penalized and pays max taxes? Guess dont quit your job and keep on the old allowance system, right? haha

[@candiejones89]

@@TaxTeach So is it automatically set up for us to give us 1 allowance if your single

[@lpinn29]

@@candiejones89 Exactly! Damn stupid cause I want to claim myself

[@lalolbc]

So how do I make them not take that much for a single person with no dependents since I can’t put the 1 Exempt anymore? They take about 30% of my total check. For example, my check last week was for 2315.83 and after taxes it was 1580.10. I don’t want to get a big refund, I want the money now!

[@summercheerxl2]

im in the same boat i dont know what to do either its taking way toooo much. mine is almost 40%

[@summercheerxl2]

what did you end up doing?

[@lalolbc]

@@summercheerxl2 Nothing. Lol I said f it I’ll just take a big refund when I do my taxes next year.

[@tyb86]

can you claim yourself in step 3 and put $500 to get less taken out?

[@gustavovega9921]

Thank you so much for given us such great explanation. Happy Holidays

[@reinedickinson7135]

So is this essentially equivalent to claiming "0" on the old W4? I was under the impression that the goal of this new form was to prevent over/underpaying taxes, in order to get as close to breaking even as possible. If this is indeed the goal, then wouldn't claiming 0 completely negate that?

[@MirrorsTelevision]

Exactly. I seem to have way too much in taxes taken out now. More than I've ever had.

[@mic7818]

I am used to claiming 2 as a single filer with one job and breaking about even at the end of the year. Will this new way where we cannot adjust it take the most out of every check and give a larger refund (like a 0 used to do) OR will it take the least out of our checks and be closer to breaking even at the end of the year with almost no refund (like a 2 has done for me)?

[@selinavalo]

Thank you sooooo much!!! I appreciate you offering examples and not rambling. Thank you thank you!!! 💖 Now I can explain it to my boss haha

[@kastrothetrucker7820]

Facts....

[@jdubdoubleu]

If I can't claim myself anymore on the 2020 w-4, how do I get more money during the year? I don't see the point of letting the IRS hold my hard earned money. Thank you.

[@SkylarVSmith]

I'm trying to figure this out too!

[@jdubdoubleu]

@@SkylarVSmith HR at my work told me to go to the website that's listed on the W4. I don't have the paper in front of me, so I don't remember exactly what it is. Apps.irs.gov or something like that. Fill out the info it ask for and that'll tell you how much should be taken out of each check. I haven't got around to doing it yet.

[@SkylarVSmith]

@@jdubdoubleu thank you so much!

[@KASHTINTV]

You're a life saver !!? Great video!!!!

[@jamescc2010]

at 2:28, Step 3 claim dependents, do I put zero on line 3 for zero dependent. Since we both owned tax, our IRS guy recommended single with zero dependent. I used to claim 1 on my w4 prior. Will it work?

[@raymondsubero3564]

Great video!!! In your example where you get a refund of $3,000 that you rather invest, how would you go about reducing your tax withholdings? Would you put $2,000 for one child and $1,000 for two other dependents? Every year I get $3,000 - $4,000 in a refund that I'd like to invest instead. What would you do?

[@eduardoramos-bf2wi]

Do i claim exemption from withholding for 2021 if it’s my first part-time job and under 18

[@Edgar.Zakarian]

Hi, I had multiple jobs including self-employment this year. Can you explain how to fill Step 2 in this case?

[@WurdNinja007]

Best video I've watched on this subject so far. No fluff, no trying to give me a complete tax education. It still didn't help me. I am single with no dependents not taking of any parents etc. How do I get less taxes taken out do I lie and say I got one or two dependents and will I get in trouble. They are taking too much out of my check. This was not directly addressed in the video. What numbers in which box to get less taxes taken out throughout the year without owing for a single person. HELP

[@ronalds3862]

How I do i claim myself on this form and where do i put my independence claiming 1 what section?starting a new job

[@drye386]

Very informative, thank you very much for this! It helped me out a bunch

[@MirrorsTelevision]

Hi, thanks for this video. Much appreciated. I live in Los Angeles (CA), and received a few paychecks that seem to have way too much taxes taken out. For example, one has a total gross of $630.00, with $225.00 deducted in taxes. That's more than a third of the paycheck... never had that much come out. It was my first time filling out the new W4, and I wrote a "0" in the blank where it says "multiply all other dependents by $500". Ciould this have affected the deduction amount? Thank you.

[@MirrorsTelevision]

@Kei Yeah, super frustrating. At least they'll be a sizable refund.

[@tyb86]

With the new form can I claim myself and put $500 in step 3 to get less taken out each paycheck?

[@MirrorsTelevision]

@Ty From what I've gathered, you can no longer claim yourself. And I've been told it's best to just leave step 3 blank. I was going to do the same thing (write $500 as a way to claim myself)... but it feels like it may border on fraud, so I chose not to.

[@mysteriris]

how do you claim yourself. back in the day , on w4 i would put 1 dependent. How do i do that now?. w4 is different

[@TaxTeach]

In the 2019 and older Form W-4s, one would mark 1 if you are single which you mentioned and then one would mark 1 for any other categories that apply and then add them up to get their total "allowances". Generally, the more allowances one has, the less taxes are withheld on one's paycheck to account for those allowances. In 2020, the Form W-4 changed and no longer does the allowance system so you don't mark number 1 down anymore like you did before. Hope that is helpful!

[@awomanwonderful]

I just really wanna know if I’m retired I get a pension and Social Security but I’m going back to work and I’m filling out the W-4 form online for a section 4 I thought I heard you say put a zero but do I have to add how much money I get from Social Security and my pension in 4a?

[@MyChino305]

If I have two jobs, would I be making these changes and submitting it to the higher paying job?

[@Kris-WT]

I was doing my taxes the other night through TurboTax and I realized that I have a blank on the Tax withheld on my W2. I was like, huh? I didn't understand it. But I checked my paystubs and no taxes were taken out from my paychecks. So now I owe a good sum. I spoke and asked my employer about it, and I wanted to change that! So they gave me a new W4, and I wasn't sure how to fill these out. I just don't want to go through this again... I want to fill out the W4 to where my paychecks are taxed so I don't have to pay it when I'm going taxes. What exactly do I write with this new form? I know you kind of explained it, but it's a bit confusing for me.

[@ilovekettlechips]

Would love a video on W4 with multiple jobs

[@ohku8051]

Please explain step 3 “Multiply the number of other dependents by $500” I live with my dad so should I put $500 there or?

[@nickatchison]

Yes

[@pheniciao2029]

Where do you claim "1" or "0" I like for them to with hold more during the year. This use to be Line 5 where does it go now

[@nathanielamakye3933]

Very precise information..forever grateful ....

[@nathanielamakye3933]

If your parents are overseas and you send them money every month or take care of them can you claim them ?

[@pezstan36]

Great Video, I was wondering if I buy an EV can I claim that tax credit on my W-4, under step 3? My employers electronic system asks for any other tax credits.

[@la_florezita]

Im a teacher and this is my first year teaching and filling this out, what do i put for step 4?

[@ivettepablo6529]

Let’s say I’m paying for rent is there anything I could do cuz last year I really didn’t get anything back and it’s frustrating

[@TaxTeach]

If you are paying rent for your residence that doesn't affect your tax situation. Generally, you can't deduct rent on your tax return related to your residence.

[@lisajohnsonthompson8545]

i just receive a a new job and i work on a another job how do i form out the t201 form as head of household with one depentend

[@Preteahumblegirl]

What if you are married but you are the only one that’s working with no dependents and 1 job do you do heed of household or married filing separately? I’m confuse

[@cooldude6142]

can you do w4 for teens

[@bille7585]

I've always claimed MYSELF as a Dependant. I want to be able to put in a dollar amount on my W-4 to be deducted that equivilates to me putting "1" as a dependent [claiming myself]. ---you didn't elaborate on this. Is that "4b" on the sheet??

[@Utube0939]

How do I claim 1? My employer in 2020 told me that the equivalent to claiming 1 is now to put 500 on line 4b. Is this correct?

[@marcusred8255]

so what if i want to claim myself? it would be the 500 option?

[@AARon-fe1mo]

So on my w4 I put married filing jointly with one dependent and one child so my total was $2500 however I’m having $0 in federal taxes withheld. Why is this happening?

[@heyjuliejulie]

I’m looking for this answer😞

[@tnwmkr12]

Samee!!!!!! Im scared to see what happens on my tax return next year!!! I changed mine again and put single and 0. Fuck the IRS. Im not paying them.

[@ladytee689]

Great video, in the other dependent section I put 2 so it will be 500x2, will there be less taxes taken out, wanted to make sure didn't want to owe anything to the IRS.

[@TaxTeach]

Happy to hear you enjoyed the video! When you put 2 dependents down on Form W-4, it just lets your employer know to take that information into account when withholding taxes on your paycheck. Because you have two dependents, you will most likely owe less taxes because you may qualify for the $500 Credit for Other Dependents ($500 for each dependent, so $1,000 total in your case). With this information, your employer's payroll system will be able to more accurately determine how much taxes to withhold on each paycheck. The amount of taxes withheld should be pretty close to what you owe. Hope that is helpful!

[@mikeq5587]

@@TaxTeach what does other dependants mean? I have a wife and son but they are taking no federal taxes out what did I do wrong

[@delilahmartinez902]

Can you make a video on how to fill out the DE- 4 form please

[@videofirstime]

Hello I want to ask you if I have one job no dependents and want to claim myself how would I feel this out?

[@yeppers9776]

Question? I checked head of household and entered 500.00 dollars for one dependant over 18. Payroll didn't withhold any federal on my paycheck. What did I do wrong?

[@alexcaro5300]

I have the same issue. Did you figure out what's going on?

[@yeppers9776]

@@alexcaro5300 no I've talked to three accountant's and they said I done it right although payroll isn't taking out federal tax.

[@loyaldior2950]

@@yeppers9776 same I claimed my 11 year old son and no fed taxes were taken out now I owe the irs no one seems to have any answers.

[@yeppers9776]

Alex Caro no answers. I did have a CPA tell me to call irs and ask.

[@jtplumbing6592]

If you don’t want to ever owe taxes, put zero on everything for the w4 and just claim your dependents on your tax return. Over complicating it is why most of you have problems and owe the irs. And I under stand everyone’s pain, it’s really sad, not even tax professionals can help us and tell us to call the IRS. What a dumb world we live in.

[@macaronitoni5584]

On line 4c if I have them take a extra $20-50 out my check will I get more money back on my tax return?

[@TaxTeach]

Hello, you might, it depends on what you end up owing on your tax return. If the amount of taxes withheld over the year is more than the taxes you owe then you'll get a refund.

[@awomanwonderful]

Married filing separate 66 yrs old just got a new job what about step 2b on the W4

[@raquelsaez8023]

how do claim yourself as one dependent on this 2021 W4 ?

[@Stewcrew8]

Yes, that was really helpful. Question, so in the blanks to the side like 4(a)(b)(c), do you need to put a number there or can you leave it blank?

[@TaxTeach]

You can leave those items blank.

[@jennyfrancois9132]

@@TaxTeach @Travis Sickle thank you for the video. I have a question if I'm married but filing separately for some personal issues. We have a child that is under 17 so if I'm claiming the child as my dependent then on my husband's W-4 form what does he put for step 3?

[@nathanielbrown369]

Hi with the dependents im 18 with no dependents. Would i put 0 or leave this blank

[@pintodani94]

I have a problem I can’t figure out. I work in Washington state (which doesn’t take out income tax) but I live in Oregon, when I filled this year I had to end up paying taxes for income to the state of Oregon. I can’t figure out or find how to properly fill out my W4 so Oregon income is taken out.

[@BetsonFamily]

So I’m claiming 1 dependent, so I’ll put 2,000 correct ? And for #3 as the total , I’ll put 2,000 as well correct ?

[@TaxTeach]

That is correct if you have a qualifying child under the age of 17 and your income is 200,000 or less (400,000 or less if you file married filing jointly).

[@priscillaCruz2023]

If your single and have no dependents do you leave the amount sections blank?

[@TaxTeach]

If you are single and have one job the steps you must fill out are step 1 and step 5, the other steps only need to be filled out if they apply to you.

[@summermarks7765]

Can you make clip A family of four. Husband has a full time job and a part time job. One child /independent ( he turned 18 and has a job...). How to make the change/claim. thanks.

[@msnewmoney26]

How would you know if you filled the form out incorrectly? If you have two dependents and nothing else and you are single, I put the 4000 down and nothing else. Shouldn't the job still take out the right about of taxes? Or do they take out less?

[@TaxTeach]

If you have two children then yes you would put 4,000 down on Step 3 and you should have less federal taxes taken out of your paychecks than if you just marked single and didn't put the 4,000 down.

[@dajahgaines4306]

So for Step 4 for single and people who dont have dependents hoe much should i put down to withhold

[@ms562sfs]

I file, single , head of household. No dependants. I do own a home with a mortgage. I normally claim total of: 2 How would I fill out this form then please?

[@Yashiro-nene_dies]

So if I"m married and filing jointly and my wife works I will fill out step 2 and 3?

[@TaxTeach]

You would fill out step 2 and fill out step 3 if you have dependents (e.g. children)

[@BodyMindfulRelaxation]

In the old version I used to put number 1 as self dependent, I see room for that in this one. Can't one claim their own self anymore?

[@TaxTeach]

In the 2019 and older Form W-4s, one would mark 1 if you are single which you mentioned and then one would mark 1 for any other categories that apply and then add them up to get their total "allowances". Generally, the more allowances one has, the less taxes are withheld on one's paycheck to account for those allowances. In 2020, the Form W-4 changed and no longer does the allowance system so you don't mark number 1 down anymore like you did before. Hope that is helpful!

[@BodyMindfulRelaxation]

Yes thank you!

[@upsox-tk7zw]

Tax Teach, How about a video on an individual with two jobs, and the spouse is self employed and no taxes are withheld. This would help me out tremendously, thanks.

[@jordankelly4684]

tell your spouse to pay their fucking taxes, that will solve most of your issues

[@rubel058]

If I filed single 2020 tax and later my marital status changed, married, in the mid year 2021. Please provide guidance for that. Now I am married and paying more taxes since I filed single. Thank you

[@TaxTeach]

Hello, since you married in 2021, you can file married filing jointly on your 2021 tax return not your 2020 tax return. So, you should consider updating your W-4 information to reflect your new filing status in the 2021 tax year.

[@chayasingh1202]

If I choose not to pay tax from my paycheck will I end up paying at the end of year when it's time to file taxes?

[@karinajarzen2633]

Hello! Do you know anything about a AR4EC form? I am new to Arkansas

[@jessc1512]

Awesome video! Can you please make a video explaining how to fill out, DE 4 withhold California state income tax certificate. Single with 2 dependent. Thank you very much for your help.

[@seratsonmez6304]

What do i fill out on this form if i am not wanted to get withdraws from my weekly paychecks?

[@joyannelampano7136]

I have a question what if I'm married and I want them to take a single rate how do u fill out the form. Pls show or give mean example. Thanks.

[@irinawarning4482]

If we fill w4 this way - will fed taxes be taken?

[@Rzsofia]

How much in medical expenses should we have to able to include it in section 4b?

[@cece0605]

I am claiming head of household with one dependant child my employer had me put down 4000 their was no federal taxes deducted

[@saido7623]

Me too

[@clouserminnow]

Hi, I'm filing Married jointly 2 jobs, how can I decrease withholdings?

[@jenniferlomeli5839]

How would a 18 year old working full time file if they are living with their parents?

[@drenaifyify]

GOD Bless you sir you help me i appreciate you Thankyou your a blessing

[@ivan199120]

So how are you suppose to fill this out if your jobs are based on commission? It asks how often you get paid, well if its commission you get paid when you make a sale. There is no option for that. You also don't know how much you're going to make.

[@willmarchand8097]

I am single filing single with 0 kids. What would I be putting in for step 3 regarding the dependents? I left it blank and I am not having any federal tax withheld. I provide for myself but have no spouse or kids. Very worried about owing IRS in 2022.

[@TaxTeach]

If you are single, have one job and don't have that much investing income (interest, dividends, stock gains), then generally all you have to complete are steps 1 and 5 on the Form W-4. You'll then give this to your employer and their payroll system will withhold taxes on your paychecks. From my experience, payroll systems tend to lean on the conservative side and over withhold.

[@jessicagreen1899]

I’m married filing separately 1 dependent who my husband claims should I put my dependent down just in case I want to claim him next year will that hurt my withholding

[@fariseomartinez9998]

Can I claim myself as a dependent

[@sebastiancruz9232]

So I claim 0 if I don’t have dependents

[@TheQueenist]

Hi and I am 16 trying to get a job so what do I put for 4a?

[@melissagenera9640]

What if you work two jobs and you file head of household with one dependent? This is the part where it’s confusing

[@saido7623]

Me too

[@karindataylor7183]

I am single and I always have 2 allowance and now they don’t have that so how do I get to lower my taxes taken out during the year and not a refund at tax time. My take home is not good feels like I’m working for nothing. I have no dependents

[@TaxTeach]

In the 2019 and older Form W-4s, one would mark 1 if you are single which you mentioned and then one would mark 1 for any other categories that apply and then add them up to get their total "allowances". Generally, the more allowances one has, the less taxes are withheld on one's paycheck to account for those allowances. In 2020, the Form W-4 changed and no longer does the allowance system so you don't mark number 1 down anymore like you did before.

[@mikeyg9833]

@@TaxTeach so can I put 500x2 ? Is that the same as putting 2 on older w2 form

[@jaredg663]

I just switched jobs and had to fill this out. Why is my federal income tax withholding almost half of what it used to be? I have a feeling I'm going to owe a lot.

[@charlottenewberry4661]

What if you're married filing joint but only one person works and the child is 17 in 2021? Were would she go as a dependant and how is that calculated?

[@TaxTeach]

You can skip step 2 since only one of you works. If you and your spouse make under $400,000 you would put $500 for the child in step 3 since they aren't under 17 years old. Hope that helps!

[@Preteahumblegirl]

What if you are married and you are the only that works with no dependents but want to claim you and your husband?

[@mysteryluvpain]

Im only 17 and don’t owe any taxes what steps do I do I’m confused.

[@TaxTeach]

If you don't have a job then you don't have to worry about Form W-4. Form W-4 is meant to be filled out and given to your employer so that your employer knows how much taxes to withhold on your pay checks throughout the year.

[@Cheltrix12]

How do I file EXEMPT. Which line should I put it on?

[@TaxTeach]

If you qualify for exemption from withholding, write "Exempt" on Form W-4 in the space below Step 4(c) and you only have to complete Steps 1(a), 1(b), and step 5 on the Form W-4. Do not complete any other steps. Hope that is helpful!

[@mari.93.]

Wait so I used to claim myself ..so we can’t do that anymore right? So all I gotta do is literally just fill out my name and basic info and literally sign the bottom lol that’s it? And just skip the other steps. I’m single, no dependents and just 1 job.

[@mxv0254]

Help please!! I’m trying to update my W4 for 2021.Both I and my husband work and we now have 4 kids. My husband makes more than me. Please help me file this out I’m so lost.

[@TaxTeach]

Hi Mai, I plan on making a more complicated Form W-4 video later this week so stay tuned for that! In the meantime, I think this video should help your understanding.

[@karla6736]

Hi, my husband has filled this out correctly. I dont work, we have 3 small kids so he files as married files jointly. And there $0 being taken out federal but normal state amount is being withheld. We want the normal amount withheld federal; what do we need to do???? Should he file married and 0 dependents????

[@alexcaro5300]

I have the same issue. Did you find out how to fix it?

[@karla6736]

@@alexcaro5300 i guess you have to put 0 dependents, my husband is changing it tomorrow at work, i will update when he gets paid again.

[@lilianmorales1006]

If I’m married and I want to deduct more money can I claim single and at the end of the year I’ll claim married file jointly

[@philiponeil3097]

If I wanted to claim 2 on my taxes where do I put it

[@bernied02]

really helpful, thank you!

[@Forged_Garage]

Hi! How do i fill this correctly for them to withheld the maximum amount for single tax payer, i enter all zero and they only withheld around $200 on a $3300 paycheck.

[@TaxTeach]

Hello! If you have one job then this could be the right amount for you. I assume that you receive two paychecks a month. So, $400 in federal taxes are being withheld each month. By the end of the year, you will have had approximately $4,800 of federal taxes withheld. If you think you will owe more taxes by the end of the year, then you might consider Step 4(c) of the Form W-4. There you can enter any additional taxes you want to withhold in each pay period. You might also wait to see what your next paycheck withholding amount is because it might change. Hope that is helpful!

[@Forged_Garage]

@@TaxTeach thank you i will check the next paycheck, my last year total fed tax i paid is $20k I don’t know what happened and my w4 got changed

[@MyChino305]

Great video. Thank you!

[@KeshonTheDon]

Can someone help me. I filed single with 1 dependent. Which is 2000.....but my paystub is showing 0.00 withheld. What am I doing wrong???

[@tnwmkr12]

Same here!!!! I need help!!!!!

[@mannyg137]

I don’t make 200k tho So do I still put 6000 for my 3 kids

[@ronnieortega9992]

How do I claim exempt on the new 2021 form ?

[@TaxTeach]

If you qualify for exemption from withholding, write "Exempt" on Form W-4 in the space below Step 4(c) and you only have to complete Steps 1(a), 1(b), and step 5 on the Form W-4. Do not complete any other steps. Hope that is helpful!

[@natpedroza1253]

Hello, I am a minor and my employer just handed me this form. Would I just fill out 1(a),1(b), and 5?

[@TaxTeach]

You would fill out 1(c) as well, Steps 2-4 only need to be completed if they apply to you.

[@bruhi-4589]

@@TaxTeach ok thanks ! i was confused because i’m a minor and don’t get any of this ! thank you so much !!!

[@mikeq5587]

I'm married filing jointly, I have one child 13 years old. My wife works, I filled this out and no federal taxes are being taken out. I do want a refund so how do I have federal taxes withheld

[@emilyycastroo]

wait so 4a is for one job???

[@TaxTeach]

4a on Form W-4 is if you want to have extra withholding on other income such as dividends, interest, certain retirement income, etc. Hope that is helpful!

[@uluwehiboone9729]

What do you put if you’re claiming a child but not married

[@TaxTeach]

If you have a child under the age of 17, in Step 3, you would put 2,000.

[@therealaisha1847]

I filled it out correctly but no federal taxes was taking out.

[@Tilin1974]

I want to add dependents the I don’t have at least 3 I rather paid at the end of the year the works better for me.