Hi, I'm Married filing jointly and currently on my CA DE-4 form I have selected the following:
1a. Number of allowances from the Estimated Deductions = 2
1b. Number of allowances from the Estimated Deductions = 0
1c. Total Number of Allowances you are claiming = 2
I get paid weekly - 7 paychecks in 2026 so far.
My 2025 State Tax liability was $6,696 but $9,919 was withheld leaving me with a $3,223 refund. (The last two tax years were similar.)
How do I adjust my CA DE-4 form to lower how much my employer withholds in CA tax each week so that I'm close to breaking even when I file my 2026 return next year? I expect to be paid roughly the same in 2026.
Thanks!
