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posted Oct 20, 2020 7:44:38 AM

I wasnt getting federal taking out all year and now im trying to set it up to prevent further penalties. I need help to figure out what to put in each box. 1st box says, "Number of qualified depende

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Level 15
Oct 20, 2020 7:56:34 AM

What form are you trying to fill out?  Are you using an old version of a W-4?

 

Here is the 2020 version you need:

 

https://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-pdf/fw4.pdf

 

 

And....if you have not had any tax withheld all year and expect to owe at least $1000 at tax time you will be subject to penalties.  You might want to make an estimated payment directly on  the IRS site.

 

https://www.irs.gov/payments/direct-pay

 

If you do that make sure you enter it when you prepare your 2020 tax return.  Post back then to get help with entering the estimated payment.