Tax Withholding Estimator

Employees can use the IRS tax withholding estimator tool to help determine their W-4 selections by using the link below:

  1. IRS Withholding Estimator

  2. Skyward Check Estimator Tool

    • Employees can also use Skyward's Check Estimator Tool to help determine W-4 selections. Login to Skyward Employee Access, click Employee Information then Personal Information, and select Check Estimator on the left.

    • Skyward Employee Access

  3. Change W-4 Selection or Leave Unchanged

    • If you're making changes to your W-4 you'll have to check the 2020 or After W-4 checkbox and follow the IRS w-4 instructions. See link below: (if hired 2020 or after, no checkbox is required)

    • IRS W-4 Form & Instructions

  4. Change Income or Leave Unchanged

    • The first screen will populate with your current pay information. You can select or change the dollar amounts if you're changing positions or keep them the same and click Continue Check Estimator Process on the top right.

  5. Change Deductions or Leave Unchanged

    • The next page will show all current deductions that reduce federal withholding for each selected pay record. If you're making a change to a deduction, simply uncheck the deduction on the pay record, and select the new deduction at the bottom of the screen. (Please contact benefits if making benefit changes)

  6. Fill Out New W-4 and Send to Payroll

    • Once all changes have been made, select Calculate Check at the top right of the screen. A report will populate estimating your total per paycheck. If the desired withholding is reached, use the Estimated Tax Information section to populate your new W-4, and send the change to Payroll. Payroll contact information can be found on the SBHC Employee webpage under Payroll Information, Payroll Clerks: Payroll Information IRS W-4 Form & Instructions

This does not replace the need for a tax professional. These are simply tools provided by the IRS and Skyward to help estimate an employee's withholding status.

This material has been prepared for informational purposes only, and is not intended to provide, and should not be relied on for tax, legal, or accounting advice. You should consult your own tax, legal, and accounting advisors.