W-4

[Anrax2311]

Hi I started a new job almost a month ago and I did. My w-4 online and filed as head of household. I haven’t seen any deductions from federal Income? Is there a reason why? Also I have 3 dependents but I have 0 in state and std W\H table on federal? Why is that

[RobertG]

The amount of your withholding depends on your income and the number of deductions you claim.

I would first check with your employer to make sure they have your W-2 and are using it to figure your withholding.

You can check to see how much should be withheld by referring to the Federal withholding tables, Publication 15-T. 

[xmasbaby0]

"I did. My w-4 online "

Did you actually give that W-4 to your employer?  If you did not give it to the employer, it has no effect.

[Opus 17]

If you are filing as head of household with three dependents, you will not owe any federal income tax until your income is somewhere over $55,000 per year.***   So if you fill out the W-4 showing HOH and 3 dependents, you would not expect to have any federal withholding unless your gross taxable income was more than $1000 per week.

*** this is a rough calculation based on the following. $55,000 -$18,000 standard deduction equals $37,000. At 15% income tax, the tax due is $5550.  You will get a $6000 tax credit for your three dependents, meaning you owe no federal income tax.