An employer calculates the amount of income tax withheld from salary or wages based on the information an employee provides on the following form:

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The form used for employees to provide their withholding information is the Form W-4. This form allows employees to indicate their tax filing status, number of allowances, and any additional withholdings. The information on the W-4 allows the employer to accurately calculate the amount of income tax to withhold from the employee's paycheck. Forms W-2, W-3, and 941 are used for other purposes related to employer reporting and tax obligations, but not for calculating an individual employee's withholding.

An Employer Calculates the Amount of Income Tax Withheld from Salary