For employees, withholding is the amount of federal income tax withheld from your paycheck. The amount of income tax your employer withholds from your regular pay depends on The amount you earn. The information you give your employer on Form W–4.

Employees must designate the number of withholding allowances they wish to claim on their paycheck. To update, increase, or change the number of exemptions, you have two options:

1. Log into the Employee Self-Service (ESS) System and look for the Personal Information section. Select the W-4 Tax Withholding option. You will then see a table that displays your current selection. Below the table, you should see two options: Change or Display. To update your current amount, select Change, and you can change your filing status and the number of exemptions. Be sure to check the Declaration Box and then Save.

2. The second option is to complete a paper Form W-4, open it in a new tab, and fax it directly to State Finance at (385) 465-6012 or email it to payroll@utah.gov.

W-4 Withholding

Complete Form W-4 so your employer can withhold the correct federal income tax from your pay. Consider completing a new Form W-4 each year and when your personal or financial situation changes. This change may also be done electronically in the Employee Self Service System.

How do I know how much to claim for dependent deductions or other deductions on my W-4?

Publication 505, Tax Withholding and Estimated Tax, is available on the IRS website. This publication is typically updated in March (for the current year) and provides information useful to employees regarding Tax Withholding, Estimated Tax, Credit for Withholding and Estimated Tax, Underpayment Penalty, and How To Get Tax Help.

• Visit the IRS withholding calculator

• Consult with your tax professional

• W-4 2024

Changing your W-4 Withholding

Your W-4 withholdings can be changed in ESS. Please click on the W-4 Tax Withholding link under Personal Information on the main ESS page. Then click on the gray box next to the valid tax dates and "Display." This should take you to a page where you can change your W-4 withholdings.

If you have further questions about either process, please contact HR for assistance.