Annual Reminder for Submitting New Exempt Forms W-4 - IRS and Michigan MI-W4 Deadlines

Sep 19, 2026

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Annual reminder for maintaining exempt income tax withholding status by submitting a new Federal Form W-4 and completing the Michigan MI-W4 each calendar year. Eligibility to claim exempt is addressed through Wolverine Access under Faculty & Staff > Employee Self-Service > Payroll and Compensation. Updates for 2026 must be completed by February 18, 2026 to avoid a status change to “single,” with no refunds for missed updates. Questions route to the HR/Payroll Service Center by phone or email.

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2026 deadline and consequences

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Why must a new exempt Form W-4 be submitted each calendar year?

IRS regulations require a new Form W-4 each calendar year for exempt status to continue, and Michigan requires a completed MI-W4 each calendar year as well.

Where can you complete the Federal and Michigan W-4 forms?

Log into Wolverine Access and go to Faculty & Staff > Employee Self-Service > Payroll and Compensation to access the Federal and Michigan Forms W-4.

What happens if the 2026 W-4 forms are not processed by February 18, 2026?

If the 2026 forms are not processed by February 18, your tax withholding status will change to “single,” the change remains in effect until new forms are submitted, and no tax refunds will be issued for missed updates.

Sep 19, 2026

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