W-4 allowances calculator
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Tax Withholding Estimator
Use this tool to estimate the federal income tax you want your employer to withhold from your paycheck. This is tax withholding.
See how your withholding affects your refund, take-home pay or tax due.
How it works
Use this tool to:
- Estimate your federal income tax withholding
- See how your refund, take-home pay or tax due are affected by withholding amount
- Choose an estimated withholding amount that works for you
Results are as accurate as the information you enter.
What you need
Have this ready:
- Paystubs for all jobs (spouse too)
- Other income info (side jobs, self-employment, investments, etc.)
- Most recent tax return
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Forms W-4
After you use the estimator
Use your estimate to change your tax withholding amount on Form W-4.
Or keep the same amount.
To change your tax withholding amount:
To keep your same tax withholding amount:
- You don't need to do anything at this time.
- Check your withholding again when needed and
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