IRS Form W-4 Allowance Estimator

Federal W-4 Withholding Estimator (Based on Current W-4)

Estimate your federal income tax withholding per paycheck based on inputs from the current W-4 form (used since 2020).

Note: This is an estimator. Consult official IRS resources (like the IRS's Tax Withholding Estimator) or a tax professional for precise calculations and help filling out the official W-4 form.

This tool does NOT use the old W-4 "allowances".

Your Pay Information

Gross Pay per Pay Period ($):

Pay Frequency:

Total Pre-Tax Deductions per Pay Period ($):

e.g., Pre-tax health premiums, 401(k) contributions (pre-tax).

Tax Year:

Ensure tax data for the selected year is accurate in the script code.

Information from Your W-4 Form (Steps 1-4)

Step 1: Filing Status

Federal Filing Status:

Step 2: Multiple Jobs

Check if Step 2, Box 2c is checked (Skip if only 1 job or if you used 2a or 2b method).

Checking this box adjusts tax brackets and the standard deduction amount.

Step 3: Claim Dependents

Enter the *total* amount from Step 3 of your W-4, or calculate based on qualifying children ($2,000 each) and other dependents ($500 each).

Total Annual Credits from W-4 Step 3 ($):

e.g., (Num Qualifying Children * $2000) + (Num Other Dependents * $500). Use amount from your W-4.

Step 4 (Other Adjustments)

4(a) Other Income (Annual, non-job):

e.g., Retirement or investment income not subject to withholding.

4(b) Deductions (Annual):

Enter amount exceeding your standard deduction (if itemizing).

4(c) Extra Withholding (per pay period):

Additional amount you want withheld each paycheck.

Estimated Federal Income Tax Withholding (Per Pay Period)

Inputs Used for Estimation:

Gross Pay per Period:

Pay Frequency:

Pre-Tax Deductions per Period:

Tax Year:

Filing Status:

Step 2c Checked (Multiple Jobs):

Step 3 Total Credits (Annual):

Step 4(a) Other Income (Annual):

Step 4(b) Deductions (Annual):

Step 4(c) Extra Withholding (per Period):

Calculated Annual Taxable Income & Tentative Tax:

Estimated Annual Gross Pay:

Estimated Annual Pre-Tax Deductions:

Estimated Annual Taxable Gross Pay:

Estimated Standard Deduction (Applied):

Estimated Income After Deductions:

Estimated Tentative Annual Income Tax:

Step 3 Total Credits Applied (Annual):

Estimated Final Annual Income Tax Liability:

Estimated Federal Income Tax Withholding:

Amount based on Annual Liability:

Plus Step 4(c) Extra Withholding:

Estimated Federal Income Tax Withholding Per Pay Period: