Get Publication 919 (rev. December 1998). Is My Withholding Correct For 1998?

This guide provides comprehensive instructions on how to complete the Publication 919 (Rev. December 1998) form online. Following these steps will help you ensure your tax withholding is accurate and align with your financial circumstances for the year.

Follow the steps to fill out your Publication 919 online.

1. Click the ‘Get Form’ button to access and open the form in the appropriate digital environment.
2. Review the introduction section to understand the context of tax withholding for the year 1999. Familiarize yourself with the pay-as-you-go tax system to appreciate the reasons for reviewing your withholding amounts.
3. Identify if you need to check your withholding by assessing your employment situation, including whether you have multiple jobs or if your spouse is working.
4. Fill out Worksheet 1 to estimate your total taxes for 1999. Use the relevant information regarding your income, deductions, and exemptions.
5. Access Worksheet 2 to compare your estimated total taxes with your expected withholding. Analyze the results to determine if your withholding is adequate.
6. If you find that you are under-withheld, use the instructions to fill out Worksheet 3 and prepare a new Form W-4 to submit to your employer.
7. If you are over-withheld, adjust your withholding on the new Form W-4 accordingly to avoid a large refund the next tax season.
8. Review any applicable tax credits discussed in the publication, filling out any relevant sections in Worksheet 3 to ensure you're accounting for all possible reductions in tax.
9. Finalize your form by saving your changes, and proceed to download, print, or share the completed form as needed.

Start filling out your Publication 919 online today to ensure your withholding is correct for the upcoming tax year.