The form has employer instructions for the Department of Revenue and for New Hire Reporting, and employee instructions.
Employer: If you are reporting new hires electronically, you do not need to forward a copy of this report to the Department of Workforce Development.
More than one employer: you should claim a smaller number or no exemptions on each Form WT-4 provided to employers other than your principal employer.
Under withholding: If sufficient tax is not withheld from your wages, you may incur additional interest charges under the tax laws.
Exemptions: Do not claim more than the correct number of exemptions.
Married: If married, but legally separated, check the Single box.
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Form Name | Form W-204 |
| Form Length | 2 pages |
| Fillable? | Yes |
| Fillable fields | 31 |
| Avg. time to fill out | 6 min |
| Edition | Rev 8-23 |
| Issuing agency | Wisconsin Department of Revenue |
| New hire reporting | dwd.wi.gov/uinh/ |
| Matches the agency's file | Yes, checked October 3, 2026 |
| Other names | W-204, W204, W 204, Form W-204, WT-4, WT4, Employee's Wisconsin Withholding Exemption Certificate/New Hire Reporting |
| Official source | Form W-204 (Rev 8-23), Wisconsin Department of Revenue |
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