Internal Revenue Service Makes Your Tax Withholding Great Again

Internal Revenue Service Makes Your Tax Withholding Great Again

The Internal Revenue Service issues big changes in new law affecting your tax withholding in 2018

Adapted from IRS.gov


WASHINGTON — The Internal Revenue Service today released Notice 1036. It updates the income-tax withholding tables for 2018. It explains changes made by the new tax law reform legislation enacted last month

This is the first in a series of steps that IRS will take to help improve the accuracy of withholding following major changes made by the new tax law.


The updated withholding information, posted today on IRS.gov, shows the new rates for employers to use during 2018. Employers should begin using the 2018 withholding tables as soon as possible. However, no later than Feb. 15, 2018. They should continue to use the 2017 withholding tables until the implementation of the 2018 withholding tables.


Many employees will begin to see increases in their paychecks to reflect the new law in February. The time it will take for employees to see the changes in their paychecks will vary depending on how quickly the new tables are implemented by their employers. Also how often they are paid — generally weekly, biweekly or monthly will play a role.

The new withholding tables are designed to work with the Forms W-4 that workers have already filed with their employers to claim withholding allowances.

This will minimize the burden on taxpayers and employers. Employees do not have to do anything at this time.


“The IRS appreciates the help from the payroll community working with us on these important changes,” said Acting Internal Revenue Service Commissioner David Kautter. 

“Payroll withholding can be complicated, and the needs of taxpayers vary based on their personal financial situation. In the weeks ahead, the IRS will be providing more information to help people understand and review these changes."


The new law makes a number of changes for 2018 that affect individual taxpayers. The new tables reflect the


  • increase in the standard deduction
  • repeal of personal exemptions
  • changes in tax rates and brackets.


For people with simpler tax situations, the new tables are designed to produce the correct amount of tax withholding. The revisions are also aimed at avoiding over- and under-withholding of tax as much as possible.


To help people determine their withholding, the IRS is revising the withholding tax calculator on IRS.gov. The Internal Revenue Service anticipates this calculator should be available by the end of February. Taxpayers are encouraged to use the calculator to adjust their withholding once it is released.

The Internal Revenue Service is also working on revising the Form W-4.

Form W-4 and the revised calculator will reflect additional changes in the new law, such as changes in


  • available itemized deductions
  • increases in the child tax credit
  • the new dependent credit
  • repeal of dependent exemptions.


The calculator and new Form W-4 can be used by employees who wish to update their withholding. 

Updating in response to the new law or changes in their personal circumstances in 2018, and by workers starting a new job is prudent. Until a new Form W-4 is issued, employees and employers should continue to use the 2017 Form W-4.


In addition, the IRS will help educate taxpayers about the new withholding guidelines and the calculator. The effort will be designed to help workers. It will ensure that they are not having too much or too little withholding taken out of their pay.


For 2019, the IRS anticipates making further changes involving withholding. The IRS will work with the business and payroll community. It will encourage workers to file new Forms W-4 next year. They will share information on changes in the new tax law that impact withholding. This will ultimately have a positive effect on taxpayers income tax returns.


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Irs.gov

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2 Comments
Shawna T
Posted on  14/01/2018 17:34 Wow! Great news. I don't any pay income tax in TX but at least I'll see more money in my paycheck. What should I do in the meantime Dean? Is there anything I need to change?
Dean Ferraro, EA
Posted on  14/01/2018 17:40 Hi Shawna, There isn't anything you'll need to worry about right now. Your paycheck is going to be a bit more because the required withholding percentage went down. That amount withheld is calculated based on what you entered on Form W4. Since the tables changed your employer has to withhold less and you get more dough :)
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