It is now 2023 and you know what that means? You need to update your W-4! If you had a major life event, such as:
- Marriage
- Divorce
- Birth or Adoption of a Child
- Retirement
- Spouse return to work or leave the work field
These events may trigger the need to update your W-4 status. To update your W-4 status, follow the steps below:
- Log into Employee Access Center
- Click “Tax Information” on the left side of the screen
- Click “Update”
- Make any changes needed:
a. W-4 Step 2 Checkbox: One of the options for multiple jobs or filing jointly and your spouse also works.
· Click this box if you checked the box in 2c on the W-4
b. Extra Withholding: Amount of extra funds you want taken out for taxes each pay period
· Same amount as entered on step 4c on the W-4
c. Annual Other Income: Income from other jobs that won’t have taxes withheld
· Same amount as entered on step 4a on the W-4
d. Annual Deductions: Amount of deductions other than the standard deduction
· Same amount as entered on step 4b on the W-4
e. Annual Tax Credit: Amount claimed for dependents
· Aged less than 17: $2,000/child
· Other dependents: $500/person
· Same amount as entered on step 3 on the W-4
- Click “Save”
If you have any questions regarding your W-4, contact Payroll at: Payroll.sfsd@k12.sd.us or by calling Sarah Newcomb at 605-367-4307
