Embarking on a new job in the District of Columbia ushers in a myriad of tasks, one of which involves grappling with the D-4 DC Withholding Allowance Certificate. This crucial document, a keystone in the employer-employee relationship, serves not just as a mere formality but as a pivotal tool in navigating the landscape of DC income taxation. At its core, the D-4 form determines the amount of income tax to withhold from an employee's paycheck, fundamentally influencing both the employee’s net income and their annual tax liabilities. It caters to residents of DC, outlining various options for filing status — be it single, married, or head of household — and delves into the minutiae of withholding allowances an individual might claim based on personal circumstances, including dependents and specific personal or spousal allowances. Moreover, for those expecting not to owe DC income tax, it provides an avenue to claim exemption from withholding, a feature contingent upon conditions such as not owing DC income tax in the previous year. Employers are tasked with retaining the form, once filled, and vigilantly monitoring it, especially if it claims more than ten exemptions or seems to bear inaccurate information. Beyond its immediate function, the D-4 form stands as an enduring declaration of one’s financial footprint in the District, necessitating updates with any significant life or financial changes. Understanding and accurately completing the D-4 is not just a bureaucratic hurdle; it's a fundamental step in ensuring financial health and compliance within the District of Columbia.
| Question | Answer |
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| Form Name | Form D4 Dc |
| Form Length | 2 pages |
| Fillable? | No |
| Fillable fields | 0 |
| Avg. time to fill out | 30 sec |
| Other names | 2011_d 4_new_title_112 22011 dc d4 number of dependents form |
Government of the District of Columbia
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Allowance Certificate |
Social security number |
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Zip code +4 |
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Tax iling status Fill in only one: |
Single |
Married/domestic partners iling jointly |
Married iling separately |
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Head of household |
Married/domestic partners iling separately on same return |
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2Total number of withholding allowances from worksheet below.
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Enter total from Sec. A, Line i |
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Enter total from Sec. B, Line o |
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Total number of withholding allowances |
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Additional amount, if any, you want withheld from each paycheck |
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Before claiming exemption from withholding, read below. If qualiied, write “EXEMPT” in this box. 4 |
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My domicile is a state other than the District of Columbia |
Yes |
No If yes, give name of state of domicile __________________ |
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I am exempt because: last year I did not owe any DC income tax and had a right to a full refund of all DC income tax withheld from me; and this year I do not expect to owe any DC income tax and expect a full refund of all DC income tax withheld from me; and I qualify for exempt status on federal Form
If claiming exemption from withholding, are you a |
Yes |
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Signature Under penalties of law, I declare that the information provided on this certiicate is, to the best of my knowledge, correct.
Employee’s signature |
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Employer Keep this certiicate with your records. If 10 or more exemptions are claimed or if you suspect this certiicate contains false information please send a copy to: Oice of Tax and Revenue, 1101 4th St., SW, Washington, DC 20024 Attn: Compliance Administration
Detach and give the top portion to your employer. Keep the bottom portion for your records.
Government of the District of Columbia
Section A Number of withholding allowances
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Enter 1 for yourself |
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Enter 1 if you are iling as a head of household |
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Enter 1 if you are 65 or over |
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Enter 1 if you are blind |
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Enter number of dependents |
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Enter 1 for your spouse/registered domestic partner if iling jointly |
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Enter 1 if married/registered domestic partners iling jointly and your spouse/registered domestic partner is 65 or over |
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Enter 1 if married/registered domestic partners iling jointly and your spouse/registered domestic partner is blind |
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Number of allowances . Add Lines a through h and enter on Line 2 above. If you want to claim additional withholding |
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allowances, complete section B below. |
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Section B Additional withholding allowances
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Enter estimate of your itemized deductions |
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Enter $2,000 if married/registered domestic partners iling separately; all others enter $4,000 |
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Subtract Line k from Line j |
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Multiply $1,675 by the number of allowances on Line i |
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Divide Line l by Line m. Round to the nearest whole number. |
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Add Lines n and i and enter on Line 2 above. |
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Revised 11/2011 |
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DC Withholding Allowance Certificate |
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Detach and give the top portion to your employer. Keep the bottom portion for your records.
Who must ile a Form
Every new employee who resides in DC and is required to have DC income taxes withheld, must ill out Form
If you are not liable for DC income taxes because you are a nonresident or military spouse, you must ile Form
When should you ile?
File Form
How many withholding allowances should you claim?
Use the worksheet on the front of this form to igure the number of withholding allowances you should claim. If you want less money withheld from your paycheck, you may claim additional allowances by completing Section B of the worksheet, Lines j through o. However, if you claim too many allowances, you may owe additional taxes at the end of the year.
Should I have an additional amount deducted from my pay- check?
In some instances, even if you claim zero withholding allowances, you may not have enough tax withheld. You may, upon agreement with your employer, have more tax withheld by entering on Line 3, a dollar amount of your choosing.
What to ile
After completing Form