Form IL-W-4 Employee's Illinois Withholding Allowance Certificate - Illinois

What Is Form IL-W-4?

This is a legal form that was released by the Illinois Department of Revenue - a government authority operating within Illinois. As of today, no separate filing guidelines for the form are provided by the issuing department.

FAQ

Q: What is Form IL-W-4?A: Form IL-W-4 is the Employee's Illinois Withholding Allowance Certificate.

Q: What is the purpose of Form IL-W-4?A: The purpose of Form IL-W-4 is to determine the correct amount of Illinois income tax to withhold from an employee's wages.

Q: Who needs to fill out Form IL-W-4?A: Employees in Illinois need to fill out Form IL-W-4 to indicate their withholding allowances.

Q: How do I fill out Form IL-W-4?A: To fill out Form IL-W-4, provide your personal information, indicate your withholding allowances, and sign the form.

Q: When do I need to submit Form IL-W-4?A: You need to submit Form IL-W-4 to your employer when you start a new job or when you want to change your withholding allowances.

Q: Can I claim exempt status on Form IL-W-4?A: Yes, if you meet certain criteria, you can claim exempt status on Form IL-W-4 and have no Illinois income tax withheld from your wages.

Q: What should I do if my withholding allowances change?A: If your withholding allowances change, you should fill out a new Form IL-W-4 and submit it to your employer.

Q: What happens if I don't submit Form IL-W-4?A: If you don't submit Form IL-W-4, your employer will withhold Illinois income tax based on the default withholding status.

Q: Can I change my withholding allowances during the year?A: Yes, you can change your withholding allowances during the year by submitting a new Form IL-W-4 to your employer.