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posted Dec 7, 2023 5:36:14 PM

My employer wants me to fill out a 2019 W4 instead of the 2023 W4 form, is this correct? Will I get in trouble if I do this?

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Level 15
Dec 7, 2023 5:54:46 PM

The 2019 Form W-4 cannot be used because it is tied to the amount of personal exemptions for 2019 and personal exemptions are something that are not part of the current tax code.  I agree with DoninGA.  Give them a 2023 Form W-4 which they are required to accept.

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Level 15
Dec 7, 2023 5:44:25 PM

No trouble but you can download a 2023 W-4 if you wish. 

 

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

Level 15
Dec 7, 2023 5:45:36 PM

Why?

Complete the 2023 W-4 and give it to your employer.  They have to accept the W-4.

Go to this IRS website for a tax withholding estimator - https://www.irs.gov/individuals/tax-withholding-estimator

 

IRS Form W-4 - https://www.irs.gov/forms-pubs/about-form-w-4

Level 15
Dec 7, 2023 5:54:46 PM

The 2019 Form W-4 cannot be used because it is tied to the amount of personal exemptions for 2019 and personal exemptions are something that are not part of the current tax code.  I agree with DoninGA.  Give them a 2023 Form W-4 which they are required to accept.