Federal Withholding Certificate (W-4)

What Is This Form For?

To identify and withhold the correct federal income tax from your pay.  If you do not submit this form, your withholdings will default to a filing status of “single” and you claim “0” allowances.

If you transferred from another state agency, your withholding elections will transfer with you.

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Is This Form Mandatory?

Yes.

How to Complete This Form

Skip the paper by changing your federal withholdings online using NYS Payroll Online.

 

NYS Payroll Online

 

If you submit a paper form, you must send the signed original form.

Where to Submit This Form

Email:

[email protected]

 

Fax:

518-457-1879

 

Mail:

BSC Payroll Administration

W. Averell Harriman State Office Campus

1220 Washington Avenue

Building 5, Floor 4

Albany, NY 12226-1900

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Mailing Address:

BSC Payroll Administration
1220 Washington Ave
Building 5, Floor 6
Albany, NY 12226-1900

Contact us by fax:

(518) 457-1879