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FAQ: W-4 Information

How does a non-resident Employee that wants to be exempt from Maryland State taxes complete the W-4?

Complete section 5 and section 8 and leave the state section blank. For further clarifications refer to the "Instructions and worksheet for completing Withholding form" found on this website under forms. Please remember the W-4 must be completed in its entirety as this new form replaces the information that is currently on file.

Frequently Asked Questions

W-4 Information FAQ

1 - Why didn't the Employee's W-4 changes reflect on the paycheck?

2 - How is the Employee notified if the W-4 is not completed correctly?

3 - What is the Employee's filing status if no W-4 has been submitted to Central Payroll Bureau?

4 - What can the agency do to verify that Central Payroll has received the Employee's W-4?

5 - How does an Employee correct their county code information?

6 - What does an agency need to send Central Payroll when an Employee has a change of address but would like to keep the same taxing information?

7 - Does an Employee need to complete a Change of Address form along with a W-4 form?

8 - Does an Employee need to complete the whole W-4 or just the changes they are making?

9 - What section on the W-4 does a taxable resident of Maryland complete?

10 - How does a non-resident Employee that wants to be exempt from Maryland State taxes complete the W-4?