If annual income is expected to be lower, can income taxes withheld be adjusted?
A46: Yes, if a taxpayer (and/or taxpayer’s spouse, for a joint return) expects to earn less income in a given tax year, the taxpayer should analyze income taxes withheld from each pay check to determine whether the amounts withheld should be decreased. State employees may consult their Personnel Office to change their withholdings by submitting a new W-4/ HW-4.