2026 IRS Form W-4: Employee’s Withholding Certificate
Complete this digital form so your employer can withhold the correct federal income tax from your pay. Fields are optional unless marked required by the IRS.
First name and middle initial
Last name
Address
City or town, state, and ZIP code
Social Security Number
Filing status
Please Select
Single or Married filing separately
Married filing jointly or Qualifying surviving spouse
Head of household
Step 2(c): Two jobs total (check if applicable)
Check if only two jobs total (including spouse, if applicable)
Step 3(a): Qualifying children under age 17 amount
Step 3(b): Other dependents amount
Step 3: Total credits
Step 4(a): Other income (not from jobs)
Step 4(b): Deductions (from Deductions Worksheet)
Step 4(c): Extra withholding per pay period
Exempt from withholding for 2026
I claim exemption from withholding for 2026 and certify I meet both conditions
Employee’s signature
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Date
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Month
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Day
Year
2 digit month, 2 digit day, 4 digit year
Date
Employer’s name and address
First date of employment
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Month
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Day
Year
2 digit month, 2 digit day, 4 digit year
Date
Employer identification number (EIN)
Submit W-4
Submit W-4
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