The Alaska Hardship Request for Lower Withholding is a form that can be used by individuals to request a decrease in their state income tax withholding. This form is used by individuals who have experienced an unexpected financial hardship, such as a significant reduction in income, an increase in medical costs, or an unexpected loss of a job. There are two types of Alaska Hardship Request for Lower Withholding: the temporary hardship request and the permanent hardship request. The temporary hardship request is used for individuals who need to temporarily reduce their withholding amount due to a short-term financial hardship, such as a significant decrease in income. The permanent hardship request is used for individuals who need to reduce their withholding amount due to a long-term financial hardship, such as an increase in medical costs or an unexpected loss of a job. Both types of requests require the individual to provide documentation and proof of their financial hardship.