Allowances are no longer used for the redesigned 2020 W-4 form. Going
forward, using the 2020 form, tax withholdings will be entered as a
dollar amount. Read more about the reasons and impact to your paycheck here.
The redesigned 2020 W-4 form is now updated and available for employees.
Reminders:
- Employees are NOT required to submit a new W-4 merely because of the new form.
- The Oracle system has translated your previous elections. You will not see a change until you complete the new W-4 form.
- The City strongly recommends that you review your tax withholdings and make any necessary updates in the new year, especially after the 1/10/20 check.
- Please consult a tax professional with any questions, the City’s Finance (Payroll) and Human Resources departments are not able to offer tax advice.
- The IRS website has provided FAQs: https://www.irs.gov/newsroom/faqs-on-the-2020-form-w-4
Instructions:
To view or elect your tax withholdings, follow the below steps:
- Find and click on your “Personal Information” tile from Oracle’s Homepage
- From the My Details screen, click on the small orange ellipse with three white dots in the right hand corner of your photo. A popup window will appear. Select “Payroll” and then “Tax Withholding.”
- A screen will display your current withholding information. Click on the pencil to Edit your Federal taxes. (We expect this page to update after 1/1/20)
- Change the “When does this change start?” line to 1/1/2020 for changes to be effective on the 1/10/2020 pay check.
- A blank form will become available. Complete the items relevant on the page, check the “I Agree” box and hit Save.
