Federal taxes

The 2020 W-4 Changes: How Will It Impact Your Paycheck and Refunds?

Before sending out paychecks, a company is required to withhold payroll taxes for its employees. The amount is based on the federal withholding rate, minus “allowances” (i.e. credits or deductions), such as childcare expenses. Working individuals report these allowances on the Form W-4. However, the IRS is changing paycheck withholding rules because the 2019 W-4 filings created a lot of…