How do I update my federal tax withholding in the ADP Mobile app?

  1. Tap the Search Bar
  2. Tap Pay
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      • The Features section is ordered by features most used. Click Show More if Pay is not shown.
  3. Scroll down to the Tax Withholding tile.
  4. Tap the drop-down arrow next to Federal then tap Edit Withholding. 
  5. Security Checkpoint! If prompted to verify your identity (two-factor authentication), select one of the following options to receive a security code:
    • Call me
    • Send me a text
    • Send me an email
  6. Type in the code within ten (10) minutes then tap Submit Code
  7. Read over the general information regarding the IRS tax estimator then tap Let’s Begin.
  8. First, verify your personal information is accurate then tap Next to proceed.
  9. Answer Yes or No to the question Are you a Nonresident Alien? then tap Next.
  10. Select the filing status you want to use then tap Next to proceed.
    • Single or Married Filing Separately
    • Married Filing Jointly (or Qualifying Widow(er))
    • Head of Household
  11. Answer Yes or No to the question Do you claim exemption from federal income tax withholding?
    1. Yes — type “Exempt” in the text box then tap Next. Skip to Step 12.
    2. No — tap Next and proceed to the next step.
  12. Answer Yes or No to the question Do you work more than one job? Tap Next to proceed.
  13. Answer Yes or No to the question Will your income be $200,000 or less?
    1. Yes — enter the number of Dependents under 17 (if applicable), Other Dependents (if applicable), and any other tax credits to claim (if applicable).
    2. No — enter any other tax credits to claim (if applicable). 
  14. When asked to make any other adjustments, enter a dollar amount to report any additional withholdings (if applicable). Tap Next to proceed. 
  15. Review all the information that was captured in the previous steps for accuracy. Tap Next to proceed.
  16. An electronic W-4 form will auto-generate and be filled in with the information provided. Tap Next to proceed. 
  17. Check the box to acknowledge the statement and type in your full name. Tap Submit to electronically sign the document.
  18. You’re good to go! The Federal W-4 has been submitted and uploaded to View Saved Tax Forms in the employee portal. Tap Close to return to the app.