Should I adjust my payroll withholdings?

Each April many taxpayers are surprised as they realize that they have either over withheld or under withheld on their taxes. Use this calculator each year to help determine whether you are likely to be on target based on your current withholding status. Make adjustments to your employer W-4 form, if necessary, to more closely match your liability. In the event of a surplus, you may be able to increase your take home pay.

For "high-income" workers you may experience an increase in your 2013 federal taxes going forward due to a number of new provisions such as personal exemption phaseouts, limits to itemized deductions, 3.8% Medicare tax on investment income and the creation of a new tax bracket (39.6%).


Income and Tax Information
Tax filing status
Gross annual income ($)
Amount of gross income considered 'unearned'/investment income ($)
Qualified plan/IRA contribution ($)
Itemized deductions - $0 for standard ($)
Number of personal exemptions
Number of dependent children
Federal taxes withheld to date ($)
Number of allowances claimed on W-4
Payment frequency

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