California Employment Withholding Allowance Certificate
This file provides the Employment Development Department's (EDD) form DE 4 for California withholding allowances. Users can complete this certificate to accurately compute state income tax withholding from their wages. It is essential for ensuring that the right amount of taxes are withheld based on personal financial situations.
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How do I fill this out?
To fill out this form accurately, begin by reviewing your personal financial situation, including marital status and number of dependents. Next, determine the total number of allowances you can claim based on the provided worksheets. Finally, make sure to sign the form before submission to your employer.

How to fill out the California Employment Withholding Allowance Certificate?
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Review your personal financial situation.
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Select the appropriate filing status and number of allowances.
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Complete the necessary worksheets for additional allowances if applicable.
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Sign the form to certify your claims.
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Submit the form to your employer for processing.
Who needs the California Employment Withholding Allowance Certificate?
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Employees seeking to adjust their state tax withholding.
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California residents with multiple income sources.
3
New hires needing to establish withholding allowances.
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Individuals who have experienced life changes affecting their filing status.
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Spouses of military members claiming exemption under certain conditions.
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What are the instructions for submitting this form?
To submit your DE 4 form, provide it to your employer along with any necessary documentation. You can also share the filled form via email or in person based on your employer's protocol. Always keep a copy for your records to reference the allowances you've elected.
What are the important dates for this form in 2024 and 2025?
Important dates for this form vary from year to year. Ensure to submit the DE 4 form prior to your first paycheck of the year to avoid under-withholding. Always check for updated deadlines for specific filing requirements.

What is the purpose of this form?
The DE 4 form serves to determine the correct amount of California state income tax withholding from an employee's wages. It allows employees to claim allowances based on their personal financial situations, including dependents and marital status. This ensures that individuals do not have too much or too little tax withheld throughout the year.

Tell me about this form and its components and fields line-by-line.

- 1. Full Name: Enter your complete legal name.
- 2. Social Security Number: Provide your SSN for identification.
- 3. Home Address: Include your residential address for correspondence.
- 4. City: City of your residence.
- 5. State: State of your residence.
- 6. ZIP Code: Postal code of your residence.
- 7. Filing Status: Select your marital status.
- 8. Withholding Allowances: Enter the number of allowances you are claiming.
What happens if I fail to submit this form?
Failing to submit the DE 4 form may result in incorrect tax withholding, leading to potential tax liabilities at year-end. Without accurate allowances recorded, you might either owe money or receive a larger refund than anticipated. It is crucial to ensure that this form is submitted to avoid future financial complications.
- Under-withholding: You may end up owing taxes if not enough is withheld.
- Over-withholding: Excessive tax withholding can affect your take-home pay.
- Penalties: Not submitting may lead to penalties imposed by the tax authorities.
How do I know when to use this form?

- 1. New Employment: Submitting the DE 4 form helps set up your tax withholding with a new employer.
- 2. Life Changes: Use the form after events such as marriage or the birth of a child.
- 3. Multiple Incomes: If you have multiple jobs, this form ensures proper withholding across all incomes.
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