Step 2 Tab
Use this tab to view and enter details for Step 2: Multiple Jobs or Spouse Works section of the W-4.
Step 2: Multiple Jobs and Spouse Works
Complete this step if you (1) hold more than one job at a time, or (2) are married filing jointly and your spouse also works. The correct amount of withholding depends on income earned from all these jobs.
Do only one of the following:
(a) Use the estimator at www.irs.gov/W4App for most accurate withholding for this step (and Steps 3-4). If you or your spouse have self-employment income, use this option; or
(b) Use the Multiple Jobs Worksheet tab and enter the result in Step 4(c) below; or
(c) If there are only two jobs total, you may check this box (2c). Do the same on Form W-4 for the other job. This option is generally more accurate than (b) if pay at the lower paying job is more than half of the pay at the higher paying job. Otherwise, (b) is more accurate.
Contents
| Field | Description |
|---|---|
| 2c | If there are only two jobs total, you may check this box. Do the same on Form W-4 for the other job. This option is generally more accurate than (b) if pay at the lower paying job is more than half of the pay at the higher paying job. Otherwise, (b) is more accurate. |
| I have reviewed the information for Step 2 | The checkbox allows the employee to indicate they have reviewed the information for Step 2. This checkbox must be checked in order for the employee to electronically sign the W-4. |