We understand that your tax situation may change over time, and we want to make sure you know how to update your tax elections easily in Dayforce. While the HR team cannot provide tax advice, we are happy to help guide you on how to access and submit the correct forms.
Quick Answer
You can update your federal and state tax elections at any time by completing new W-4 forms directly in Dayforce.
How to Update Your Tax Elections in Dayforce
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Log in to Dayforce using the Dayforce app or web login.
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From your Employee profile, select the Menu (☰ icon) in the top left corner.
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Select Home from the menu.
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At the top of the page, select Forms.
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Under the Tax Forms section, you can select the available:
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Federal W-4, and
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Province/State Tax Form (if applicable)
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Submit the form(s) once completed (please review all elections or changes made to ensure accuracy before submission)
If you have previously submitted tax forms, you can view them under My Form Submissions at the top of the Forms page.
Important Things to Know
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Changes to tax elections apply going forward and do not update prior paychecks.
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The HR team cannot advise on what tax elections are best for you.
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If you need help determining the appropriate elections, we recommend consulting a tax professional or using the IRS Tax Withholding Estimator.
Helpful Resource
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IRS Tax Withholding Estimator: https://www.irs.gov/individuals/tax-withholding-estimator
