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How often should a single person update an W-4?
Is it necessary to update the W-4 form if no changes have been or will be made?
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How often should a single person update an W-4?
Hello! It is not necessary to update your W-4 every year, as long as there are no changes to your filing situation. Marriage, children, or big increase in pay or other income may constitute a change in the amount that you want withheld, but you can cross that bridge when you come to it. Hope this helps!
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How often should a single person update an W-4?
Hi, Taxin4Me,
You are not required to update your W-4 unless there are major changes to the tax law (as in the TCJA) or life changes. This is from the W-4 instructions:
Complete a new Form W-4 when changes to your personal or financial situation would change the entries on the form.
That said, there are many reasons you might want to update that W-4 (like income from a second job or a nice capital gain windfall). Check out this article for the top 5 reasons. Some payroll departments also require employees to update it annually.
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