Are you ready to face the music? That’s right, it’s tax season again, folks! But don’t fret, I’ve got some news that might just make your day. The Internal Revenue Service has released the 2019 Form W-4, and boy oh boy is it a doozy!
Behold, the Form W-4!
Some of you might be thinking “wowza, that looks…boring.” But not so fast, my friends. Take a closer look and you’ll see that this form is a work of art. A masterpiece, if you will. Okay, maybe that’s a bit of a stretch, but let me tell you, this form is about to revolutionize the way you think about taxes.
So, what’s new?
First and foremost, the form has a fresh new look. The font is sleek and modern, and the layout is oh-so intuitive. You’ll feel like a tax pro in no time!
But that’s not all. The IRS has made some substantial changes to the way you fill out this bad boy. For starters, you’ll notice that there are no more allowances. That’s right, no more claiming dependents or adjusting your withholding based on things like marital status or household income.
Instead, the form asks you to report your total annual income, as well as any additional income you may expect to earn during the year (like side hustles, baby!). From there, you’ll estimate your deductions and credits, and voila! The form will calculate your withholding so you can be sure you’re paying just the right amount of taxes throughout the year.
But wait, there’s more!
If you’re feeling particularly disenchanted with the whole tax process, fear not. The 2019 Form W-4 has a whole page dedicated to helping you complete it. That’s right, the IRS has literally built in a step-by-step guide to help you fill out this complicated little guy. Talk about service!
And hey, if you’re still feeling overwhelmed, just remember that you can always call your friendly neighborhood tax professional (that’s me, folks!) to help you out.
So what are you waiting for?
The 2019 Form W-4 is here, and it’s ready to change the tax game. Say goodbye to allowances and hello to a simpler, more transparent way of paying your taxes. Who knows, you might just start to enjoy doing your taxes (okay, maybe not…let’s not get too crazy).
So go forth, young grasshopper, and conquer your taxes with the 2019 Form W-4!
