WP-4 question

timjulia8 — Wed, 11 Feb 2026 08:25:24 GMT

Hi. The IRS withholding estimator directed me to input a dollar amount in line 4(a) and I can not figure out how they got that figure? I also can not figure out exactly what the pension provider will withhold using that figure? (Unfortunately the provider does not know either.🤔). I know the dollar amount I want withheld but have been told if I put that figure in 4(c) there will additional taxes withheld in addition to that they aren’t able to tell me how much. I’m stumped!

Re: WP-4 question

fanfare — Thu, 11 Apr 2024 16:19:38 GMT

Line 4c is an additional amount you specify on top of the regular calculation.

Options-

go with the Estimator recommendation.
leave it empty, then submit a new WP-4 later when you see the withholding is too low.
Make Estimated Tax Payments to meet your tax anticipation obligations.

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