Instructions - Filling Out a Federal W-4

Federal W-4

This form can be filled out online; however, you must print the document once you have completed it for the signature portion.  This will be brought to the Student Placement Office, located in the Student Union, BEFORE you begin working.

Line 1   NAME AND ADDRESS
      Use permanent mailing address
     
Line 2   SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER
      The employee must provide his/her Social Security number.  The College is required by law to pay its employees under the exact name and number that appears on their Social Security card.
     
Line 3    MARITAL STATUS:  Check the appropriate box.
     
Line 5    NUMBER OF ALLOWANCES: Usually "1" or "0"
      The number of allowances (personal and dependency exemptions) the employee wishes to claim for Federal should be entered here.
     
Line 7    EXEMPT FROM WITHHOLDING
      You cannot claim exemption from withholding if:
     
  • Your income exceeds $750 and includes more than $250 of unearned income and
  • Another person can claim you as a dependent on their tax return
     SIGN AND DATE FORM
     
Line 8    EMPLOYER NAME AND ADDRESS
      Muskegon Community College, 221 S. Quarterline Road, Muskegon, MI 49442
       
Line 9      PAYROLL OFFICE WILL COMPLETE
       
Line 10     PAYROLL OFFICE WILL COMPLETE

                        6/28/2007