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The form covers personal details, filing status, allowances, and any additional amount to withhold each pay period. It also explains exemption from withholding, required timing for submitting an EXEMPT designation, and special rules for qualified service members under related acts. 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Total Number of Allowances you’re claiming (Use Worksheet A for regular withholding  \nallowances. Use other worksheets on the following pages as applicable, Worksheet A+B) .  \n2. Additional amount, if any, you want withheld each pay period (if employer agrees),(Worksheet B and C)  \nOR  \nExemption from Withholding  \n3. I claim exemption from withholding for 2020, and I certify I meet both of the conditions for exemption.  \nOR Write “Exempt” here  \n4. I certify under penalty of perjury that I am not subject to California withholding. I meet the conditions set forth under the Service Member Civil Relief Act, as amended by the Military Spouses Residency Relief Act  \nand the Veterans Benefits and Transition Act of 2018. (Check box here)  \nUnder the penalties of perjury, I certify that the number of withholding allowances claimed on this certificate does not exceed the number to which I am entitled or, if claiming exemption from withholding, that I am entitled to claim the exempt status.  \nEmployee’s Signature   Date  \n\n| Employer’s Section: Employer’s Name and Address | California Employer Payroll Tax Account Number |\n| --- | --- |\n\nPURPOSE: This certificate, DE 4, is for California Personal Income Tax (PIT) withholding purposes only. The DE 4 is used to compute the amount of taxes to be withheld from your wages, by your employer, to accurately reflect your state tax withholding obligation.  \nBeginning January 1, 2020, Employee’s Withholding Allowance Certificate (Form W-4) from the Internal Revenue Service ( IRS) will be used for federal income tax withholding only. You must file the state form Employee’s Withholding Allowance Certificate ( DE 4) to determine the appropriate California Personal Income Tax ( PIT) withholding.  \nIf you do not provide your employer with a withholding certificate, the employer must use Single with Zero withholding allowance.  \nCHECK YOUR WITHHOLDING: After your DE 4 takes effect, compare the state income tax withheld with your estimated total annual tax. For state withholding, use the worksheets on this form.  \nEXEMPTION FROM WITHHOLDING: If you wish to claim exempt, complete the federal Form W-4 and the state DE 4. You may claim exempt from withholding California income tax if you meet both of the following conditions for exemption:  \n1. You did not owe any federal/state income tax last year, and  \n2. You do not expect to owe any federal/state income tax this year. The exemption is good for one year.  \nIf you continue to qualify for the exempt filing status, a new DE 4 designating EXEMPT must be submitted by February 15 each year to continue your exemption. If you are not having federal/state income tax withheld this year but expect to have a tax liability next year, you are required to give your employer a new DE 4 by December 1.  \nMember Service Civil Relief Act: Under this act, as provided by the Military Spouses Residency Relief Act and the Veterans Benefits and Transition Act of 2018, you may be exempt from California income tax on your wages if  \n(i) your spouse is a member of the armed forces present in California in compliance with military orders;  \n(ii) you are present in California solely to be with your spouse;  \nand  \n(iii) you maintain your domicile in another state.  \nIf you claim exemption under this act, check the box on Line 4. You may be required to provide proof of exemption upon request.  \nDE 4 Rev. 49 (2-20) (INTERNET) Page 1 of 4  \nThe California Employer’s Guide (DE 44) (PDF, 2.4 MB) ([edd.ca.gov/pdf_pub_ctr/de44.pdf](edd.ca.gov/pdf_pub_ctr/de44.pdf)) pro","cbCaifgc1rWKsC5n","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaifgc1rWKsC5n","pdf",129178,"English","# Instructions\n## Personal information and filing status\n## Allowances and additional withholding\n## Exemption from withholding\n## Service member exemption rules\n## Check withholding and penalties","[{\"question\":\"What is the purpose of the California DE 4 certificate?\",\"answer\":\"It is used to determine how much California personal income tax your employer should withhold from your wages.\"},{\"question\":\"How do you claim exemption from California withholding?\",\"answer\":\"Complete the federal Form W-4 and the state DE 4, and certify you owed no federal/state income tax last year and do not expect to owe any this year.\"},{\"question\":\"When must you submit a new DE 4 to continue claiming EXEMPT?\",\"answer\":\"Submit a new DE 4 designating EXEMPT by February 15 each year to continue the exemption.\"}]","Employee’s Withholding Allowance Certificate (DE 4) - Rev. 49 (2-20) | PDF",1789799068]