Form W-4W-4
Tells your US employer how much tax to withhold from each paycheck.
Edition tax year 2026
Version last read from the agency on September 28, 2026
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About Form W-4
Who fills it in
Employees fill in Form W-4 so their employer can withhold the right amount of federal income tax from each paycheck.
Where it goes
Give it to your employer. It is not sent to the IRS.
When
The IRS suggests considering a new Form W-4 each year and whenever your personal or financial situation changes, such as a new job, marriage or a child.
Watch out for
- Use the form for the current year — the IRS page lists the 2026 Form W-4.
- Keep a copy of the form you hand in.
Read from the agency’s pages on October 8, 2026: IRS — About Form W-4
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