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Thursday June 4, 2026

Washington News

IRS Releases Updated Withholding Calculator

The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) recently announced an update to the IRS Tax Withholding Estimator. This new version helps taxpayers account for recent tax law changes when determining the proper amount of federal income tax to withhold from their paychecks.

The revised online tool allows workers and retirees who have federal income tax withheld from wages, pensions or annuities to account for newly enacted deductions and tax benefits when calculating their withholding for the current tax year. The calculator may be particularly useful for taxpayers who have several jobs or a spouse who is employed. It is also helpful for taxpayers who have recently experienced a major life change that could impact filing status or dependents, those who receive income that is not subject to automatic withholding or those who owe additional taxes or have received a refund that was larger than anticipated.

The legislative changes from the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) are now reflected in the Estimator, including deductions related to tipped income and overtime pay as well as other adjustments. Since these provisions may significantly alter a taxpayer’s expected tax liability, the IRS updated the Estimator so that impacted taxpayers can better align their withholding with the new tax rules and avoid unexpected tax bills or larger-than-expected refunds moving forward.

The IRS encourages taxpayers to review their withholding periodically, particularly after major tax law updates, changes in employment or significant life events. After using the Estimator, taxpayers may adjust their withholding by submitting a revised Form W-4 to their employer or the appropriate withholding form for pensions or annuities. The updated tool is intended to provide clearer guidance related to the new tax provisions and to help taxpayers more accurately estimate their tax obligations for the year.