It happens unfortunately. Make sure you complete a new W-4 form for your employer immediately so this doesn't happen for 2022. You are allowed to change this as many times as you need to during the year for any employer. This form does require a signature.
The employer is required to use a chart based on your gross wage and whether you are paid weekly or bi-weekly. This chart determines the amount of withholding required based on your W-4 information. The new W-4 may have confused some individuals so it's important to review the instructions before you complete a new one. For example:
- Step 3: This section is determining if you will have a child as a dependent and allowing you to keep more of your income during the year which creates a lower amount of withholding and a higher pay check. This also reduces the refund on your tax return.
- Step 4: This section allows you to add an additional amount you want withheld for each pay check.
Whether you must pay or get a refund is calculated based on your overall total income and whether you have any dependents to claim on your tax return such as your child, and many other possibilities for your situation. You can enter your information into TurboTax before you have to pay any fee for the software. This will give you an idea about what your final results will be.
- TurboTax Online (Currently simple returns may be filed free-click the hyperlink on the page to check)
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