Which form is used by employees to tell employers how much to withhold for federal taxes?

• A. W-2 Tax Form
• B. W-4 Form
• C. I-9 Form
• D. budget

Answer: (B)

Employees tell employers how much federal tax to withhold using a withholding form. The form used for this purpose is the W-4. By completing it, you indicate your filing status and the number of dependents or allowances (or the current equivalent details), along with any additional amount you want withheld. The employer uses this information to calculate how much federal income tax to take out of each paycheck so your total withholding aligns with your expected annual tax liability. This helps prevent owing a large balance at tax time or having too much money withheld from every paycheck.

W-2 is the year-end statement that shows how much tax was withheld and earned, not what to withhold. I-9 is for confirming work eligibility, not taxes. A budget isn't a tax form.