Is there a way to have federal income tax withheld from unemployment compensation, in lieu of making estimated tax payments?
A. Beginning in 1997, you may have federal income tax withheld from unemployment compensation. Use Form W-4V, Voluntary Withholding Request. Refer to Tax Topic 155, Forms and Publications – How to Order, for information on how to obtain Form W-4V. For additional information on unemployment compensation, refer to Tax Topic 418.