If W-4 information is incorrect, the amount an employer decides to withhold for that employee could be as well. Withholding errors fall into two categories: over-withholding or under-withholding. Over-withholding means paychecks are setting aside more than the employee need for annual taxes.
Businesses that violate employment tax laws may be subject to: Monetary penalties. Interest on back taxes. Liens against property.
Closing a Withholding Account You can close your withholding account by calling 410-260-7980 from Central Maryland, or 1-800-638-2937 from elsewhere, Monday - Friday, a.m. - p.m. Please be ready to provide the following information: Name. Telephone Number.
If the amount under/over withheld is deemed too excessive, the IRS can send a lock-in letter notifying the employer how to adjust withholding regardless of the employee's W4 requests. If a W-4 error is caught before filing, individuals can correct this relatively easily by refiling a W-4 with their employer.
You can report alleged tax law violations to the IRS by filling out Form 3949-A online.
Report fraudulent tax preparers California Registered Tax Preparer. 877-850-2832. Visit: California Tax Education Council. Certified Public Accountant. 916-263-3680. Visit: California Board of Accountancy. Attorneys. 866-442-2529. Visit: The State Bar of California. Enrolled agents. 877-850-2832.
First, I recommend reaching out to your employer's human resources or payroll department immediately. Inform them about the error in your W-4 form and the subsequent over-withholding of federal taxes. They should be able to assist you in rectifying the situation.
If by the end of February, your Form W-2, Wage and Tax Statement has not been corrected by your employer after you attempted to have your employer or payer issue a corrected form, you can request that an IRS representative initiate a Form W-2 complaint.
Businesses that violate employment tax laws may be subject to: Monetary penalties. Interest on back taxes. Liens against property.