To claim exempt, write EXEMPT under line 4c. You may claim EXEMPT from withholding if: o Last year you had a right to a full refund of All federal tax income and o This year you expect a full refund of ALL federal income tax. NOTE: if you claim EXEMPT you must complete a new W-4 annually in February.
Generally, you want about 90% of your estimated income taxes withheld and sent to the government.12 This ensures that you never fall behind on income taxes (something that can result in heavy penalties) and that you are not overtaxed throughout the year.
By law, as an employer you must withhold a portion of your employees' wages based on their allowances and send the funds to the Department of Revenue (DOR).
You may reduce the amount of tax withheld from your wages by claiming one additional withholding allowance for each $1,000, or fraction of $1,000, by which you expect your estimated deductions for the year to exceed your allowable standard deduction.
Individuals should generally increase withholding if they hold more than one job at a time or have income from sources not subject to withholding.
Generally, you want about 90% of your estimated income taxes withheld and sent to the government.12 This ensures that you never fall behind on income taxes (something that can result in heavy penalties) and that you are not overtaxed throughout the year.
Single (With Less Than Three Exemptions) Tax Withholding Table If the Amount of Taxable Income Is:The Amount of Tax Withholding Should Be: Over $0 but not over $4,300 $249.00 plus 4.75% Over $4,300 but not over $10,750 $453.00 plus 6.75% of excess over $4,300 Over $10,750 $888.00 plus 8.75% of excess over $10,750
The State of Oregon does not have its own Form W-4 so if you want your filing status, allowances, or additional withholding amount to be different then your federal, submit another Form W-4 with those changes and "For Oregon Only" written at the bottom of the form.
How to fill out the Oregon Withholding Statement Exemption Certificate? Read the instructions carefully before starting. Fill in your personal information at the top of the form. Use the worksheets provided to determine your allowances. Submit the form to your employer or payer. Keep a copy for your records.