Checking your withholding just got easier. The IRS launched an IRS Tax Withholding Estimator. As part of a continuing effort to improve quality services for taxpayers, the IRS upgraded this tool, which replaces the Withholding Calculator, and gave it a facelift.
More than just a name change
The Tax Withholding Estimator offers taxpayers a more user-friendly, step-by-step tool for tailoring the amount of income tax they have withheld from wages and pension payments. More people with certain tax situations can use this tool than before, such as retirees and self-employed individuals. The newly designed, mobile-friendly tool has plain language throughout to improve comprehension, and several new functions. Learn more about the upgraded materials.
Checking your withholding just got easier. The IRS launched an IRS Tax Withholding Estimator. As part of a continuing effort to improve quality services for taxpayers, the IRS upgraded this tool, which replaces the Withholding Calculator, and gave it a facelift.
Time is right
The IRS urges taxpayers to check their withholding each year and adjust it, if needed, to avoid tax filing surprises. The improved Tax Withholding Estimator will help anyone doing tax planning. It’s especially important to use the estimator now:
- If a taxpayer faced an unexpected tax bill or a penalty when they last filed.
- If a taxpayer made withholding adjustments last year.
- If a taxpayer has or will experience a change in marital status, dependents, income or jobs this year.
IRS Resources Page
You can find more information in the Paycheck Checkup section or in the
Withholding and Estimated Taxes section of our Tax Info to Share page.
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