Free W-4 form generator
Fill in your withholding details on the left — your W-4 preview updates live on the right. This tool produces a sample document for personal record-keeping; give the signed official form to your employer.
Free W-4 form generator
Fill out a W-4 form online for free. Our W-4 form generator walks you through each step: personal information and filing status, multiple jobs, dependents, and other adjustments such as extra withholding. Then download your W-4 form PDF.
The W-4 tells your employer how much federal income tax to withhold from each paycheck. Sign the official form and give it to your employer; it is not sent to the IRS.
How to fill out a W-4
- Step 1: Personal informationEnter your name, address, SSN and filing status.
- Step 2: Multiple jobs or spouse worksComplete this only if you hold more than one job or file jointly and your spouse also works.
- Step 3: Claim dependentsEnter the credit amount for qualifying children and other dependents, if your income qualifies.
- Step 4: Other adjustmentsOptionally add other income, deductions beyond the standard deduction, or extra withholding per pay period.
- Step 5: SignSign and date the form and hand it to your employer.
Frequently asked questions
Is the W-4 form really free?
Yes. Filling out and downloading a W-4 on Thi Pay Stubs is free, with no account needed.
Where do I send my W-4?
Give your signed W-4 to your employer. Employees do not send the W-4 to the IRS.
Can I use this as a W-4 withholding calculator?
The W-4 shows how your choices change your withholding inputs. To see the effect on your take-home pay, try our state paycheck calculators, which use the same federal withholding method.
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