How should I adjust withholding with multiple jobs in 2025?
Allocate withholding across two or more jobs for 2025 or 2026 by entering each job’s wages, withholding, and pay frequency. The calculator estimates total tax, compares it to combined withholding, and suggests per‑job adjustments so you can avoid a surprise balance due.
How this calculation works
- Combines wages and withholding to estimate total tax exposure.
- Calculates the gap between expected tax and projected payments.
- Allocates adjustments across jobs using your selected method.
Common mistakes and caveats
- Accurate pay frequency and remaining periods are required.
- W‑4 updates may take one or more pay cycles to apply.
- State withholding is not included.
FAQ
Which job should I adjust?
Many people add extra withholding to the highest‑paying job, but any job can be adjusted.
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