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Form W-4
Federal Withholding Allowance Certificate

What is Form W-4?

   Form W-4 is the “Employee Withholding Allowance Certificate” for federal withholding.

Why is Form W-4 used?
   Form W-4 is used to determine the personal income tax withholding status for employees to ensure that the
   appropriate amount of Federal taxes are withheld from their earnings.

How do I determine the appropriate amount of withholding to be withheld?

  • Residents for Tax Purposes (U.S. Citizens, Permanent Residents, Refugees, Asylees, and Foreign Nationals who meet the Substantial Presence Test.): Access the Internal Revenue Service website and calculate your withholding utilizing the “Withholding Calculator” at http://www.irs.gov/individuals/article/0,,id=96196,00.html.
     
  • Nonresidents for Tax Purposes (Foreign Nationals): Generally, nonresidents for tax purposes are only able to claim a Single Marital Status and a maximum of one (1) Allowance. Exceptions include citizens of the following countries: Canada, India, Mexico and South Korea. These four countries are allowed a Single marital status and can claim the number of allowances that meet their tax liability.

How do I update my withholding?

  • Residents for Tax Purposes:  you may update your withholding electronically at “At Your Service Online” at http://atyourserviceonline.ucop.edu/ayso/, OR with your department’s Payroll Representative.
     
  • Nonresidents for Tax Purposes: access GLACIER at www.online-tax.net to update your withholding.
    Print, sign and date your revised documents and mail them to:

UCLA Payroll Services
10920 Wilshire Blvd. Ste. 620
Los Angeles, CA. 90024

Who can I contact at UCLA, with questions regarding Form W-4?
UC Policy prohibits UC Staff from providing personal tax advice.

  • Residents for tax purposes:        Payroll Services 310 794 8726
  • Nonresidents for tax purposes:   Payroll Services 310 794 8718
Who should I contact with other questions regarding federal tax withholding?
   For questions about Form W-4, please contact the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) toll-free at 1-800-829-1040.
   Hours of Operation: Monday – Friday, 7:00 a.m. – 10:00 p.m. your local time (Alaska & Hawaii follow Pacific Time).

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