Comptroller of Maryland. Serving the People. Peter Franchot, Comptroller
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FAQ: W-4 Information

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

  • The W-4 information may not have been received by Central Payroll before the pay period ending date.
  • Central Payroll may have had to return the W-4 because it wasn't completed correctly.


 
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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?
  11 - How does a non-resident Employee that wants to maintain a taxable status for Maryland complete the W-4?
  12 - What information is needed to process a W-4 or change of address form for a resident of Pennsylvania?
  13 - Why does Central Payroll need to know the township or borough information of an Employee residing in Pennsylvania?
  14 - When should an Employee renew the Earned Income Credit?
  15 - Does the Central Payroll Bureau withhold taxes for state employees residing in Washington DC?
  16 - What form does a DC resident need to complete for tax withholding purposes?