Illinois State University
01/12/2026 | News release | Distributed by Public on 01/12/2026 11:54
2026 ‘Exempt’ Form W-4 notice
2026 'Exempt' Form W-4 notice
- Author By Payroll Office
- January 12, 2026
If claiming exemption status, you must submit your new Form W-4 to the University Payroll Office by the February 15 deadline.
To continue claiming an exemption from tax withholding for 2026, you must provide a new IRS Form W-4 to the University Payroll Office by February 15. Withholding status will be changed to "Single" if a new Form W-4 is not received by the Payroll Office by February 15. Follow the Updating Tax Withholding-Self Service instructions to update your Form W-4.
If a new Form W-4 claiming exemption status is received on or after February 16, it will apply to future wages. A refund of taxes withheld prior to receiving the form stating exempt status is not allowed.
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