When employers pay salaries to their employees, they must apply a withholding tax at source with regard to income tax. Although withholding tax is levied on behalf of the employee, employers are personally liable for the tax withheld.
In order to take into account any tax deduction and tax credit for their employees, the employer must be in possession of the withholding tax card which indicates the applicable withholdings for each of their employees.
In the absence of a valid tax card, the employer is required to apply the highest tax rate to the employee's remuneration, i.e. on the basis of tax class 1 and where the rate cannot be lower than 33%. Employers who receive the tax card later on, must proceed with the correction of the tax rate used, if applicable.
For this reason, it is useful to inform an employee about the necessary formalities required to obtain their tax card.
Withholding tax cards issued by the Luxembourg Inland Revenue (AED) until 30 April 2021 were valid only for the tax year for which they were issued.
Effective 1 May 2021, the ACD has introduced electronic multi-annual cards. These cards no longer have an end date (except for fixed-term contracts) and are multi-annual. They remain valid until there is a change in an item on the tax card (change in tax class, change in an allowance or deduction, etc.).
Taxpayers who have received a multi-annual withholding tax card will not receive a new card at the beginning of the following years if there are no changes.
As of 1 January 2022, taxpayers are no longer required to submit their original tax card to their employer or to the body responsible for granting unemployment or re-employment benefit. An electronic version of the tax card is provided to the employer by the ACD.
The applicable administrative procedure is different depending on:
- whether the employee is a resident in Luxembourg or not; and
- whether it is the employee's first application for a tax card or a subsequent application.
Who is concerned
All employees must have a tax card for each of their employers.
The tax card is, in principle, not necessary for:
- pupils and students hired for occasional work during the school holidays and whose hourly pay net of tax and social contributions does not exceed EUR 16;
- persons hired in a private household for housekeeping, childcare or to provide necessary help and care to people dependent on such support;
- from 1 January 2022, temporary agency workers (interim workers). Their salaries are subject to a flat tax on income of 10%. Temporary agency workers with a gross hourly wage in excess of EUR 25 have to request their tax card by submitting the form 162 F to the competent RTS office. The withholding tax is determined according to the common tax scheme.
How to proceed
Type of tax card and tax deduction
Main tax card / additional tax card
When both persons in a married couple of employees or pensioners receive a taxable salary/pension in Luxembourg, the person with the highest and more stable income (main income) receives the main tax card (1st tax card) which will be registered in tax class 2. The other spouse receives the additional tax card (2nd tax card) registered in tax class 2 and with a fixed withholding tax rate.
Employees who have several employers must submit a tax card to each of their employers. The main tax card must be given to the employer who pays the highest and most stable salary (main income). All other employers receive an additional tax card. Additional withholding tax cards can be identified as such by the entry of a fixed withholding tax rate (for example: tax class 1: 33% / tax class 1a: 21% / tax class 2: 15%).
In the event the main tax card is not allocated to the highest and most stable income, taxpayers can submit a request to the competent tax office to have the main tax card changed into an additional tax card. For this to happen, taxpayers must:
- provide the required supporting documents (salary slips for example) which state the amount of their income; and
- attach all the statements for the year concerned.
Registration of tax deductions on the tax card
Upon request, an employee or pensioner can have certain tax deductions recorded on the tax card so that they can be taken into account when the employer or the pension fund calculates the net amount to be paid to the taxpayer.
Resident taxpayers have the possibility to request the following to be recorded on their tax card:
- additional professional expenses (fees);
- single-parent tax credit;
- debit interest: only in connection with consumer loans - special expenses (DS);
- divorce-related arrears on payments and permanent expenses (DS);
- payments into a home savings scheme (special expenses);
- certain extraordinary expenses (CE): sickness, dependent relatives, disability, domesticity costs, childcare costs, child not belonging to the taxpayer's household, etc.;
- insurance contributions and premiums (DS);
- flat-rate travel expenses (FD);
- the deduction of the increased allowance for business expenses of disabled/impaired employees (a copy of the medical certificate specifying the degree of reduction of the employee's work capacity should be attached);
Debit interest in relation with the acquisition of a dwelling:
- cannot be recorded on the tax card; and
- will only be taken into account if a tax return is being submitted.
Tax reductions recorded on the tax card are only valid for the year for which they were requested. Requests must be renewed each year and it will be checked if the conditions are still met.
Application as a resident employee
Tax cards for employees and pensioners residing in Luxembourg are automatically established by the competent RTS tax office.
Tax cards are sent by post to their recipients at the beginning of the year. It is not possible to collect the tax cards directly at the RTS tax offices that issue them.
Taxpayers who have not received their tax card within 30 working days of their first day of employment with their new employer should contact the competent RTS office and inform their employer that the application is still pending.
As a general rule, the tax card for resident taxpayers will be automatically established without intervention and request from the taxpayer in the following cases:
- new registration with the Joint Social Security Centre (CCSS) of an employee by the employer;
- a change in civil status;
- an address change.
Application as a non-resident employee
First job in Luxembourg - non-resident employee
A non-resident employee with paid employment in Luxembourg for the first time must submit an application for a tax card for non-residents to the RTS tax office for non-residents during the year they start work in Luxembourg.
The application must be accompanied by the following documents:
- address: household composition certificate / residence certificate (for French residents, a copy of an electricity or gas bill);
- civil status:
- either a copy of the certificate of marriage; or
- a copy of the separation order or of the minutes of the first appearance or of the separation judgement, or of the waiver of the obligation to live together, or of the non-conciliation order signed by a judge; or
- a copy of the divorce decree;
For separated spouses or spouses going through divorce proceedings, a copy of the judgement at their first court appearance, or of the first order of the summary judge or any equivalent document, if they have not presented such a document yet.
- for spouses of civil servants who fall under the EU protocol or NATO status:
- a copy of the confirmation of their status and of their country of residence;
- for persons applying for a reduced tax rate:
- copies of the last 3 salary slips with the annotation "prière de reconsidérer mon taux au plus bas" (please reconsider my lowest tax rate).
The Luxembourg Inland Revenue is entitled to request additional documents.
The RTS tax office for non-residents establishes and updates the tax cards of non-resident salaried workers within 30 days, in accordance with the information provided on the application for a tax card for non-residents and any other documents received.
When an employee takes up paid employment in Luxembourg for the first time, the information on the tax card must correspond to the effective situation at the time the tax card is drawn up. Employees must then:
- check that the data concerning them is correct;
- request corrections, if necessary.
Submission of the withholding tax card by electronic means
The Luxembourg Inland Revenue (ACD) is offering the activation of the eDelivery feature for the withholding tax card. Doing so allows taxpayers to receive this document in electronic format in their private eSpace on MyGuichet.lu.
Please note: only documents sent from the moment of subscription to this service are available.
To benefit from this service, the taxpayer must first subscribe to the eDelivery function for official documents sent by the ACD. The subscription can be made in their private eSpace of MyGuichet.lu, under 'My data' in the 'Taxation' section, under 'Subscription to ACD documents'.
This step is essential in order to receive the documents in the private eSpace.
The taxpayer receives an email as soon as a new document is posted in their private eSpace. The document can be consulted in PDF format.
Modification of data on the tax card
On receipt of the tax card, the employee must check the accuracy of the data on it.
Given that employee and employer are not allowed to make any changes to this data, any request for correction must be sent without delay to the competent authority that drew up the tax card.
In the event of a change of civil status, family situation or employer which may affect the tax class, the data on the tax card will be changed:
- automatically by the RTS tax office for resident employees;
- upon request to the RTS tax office for non-residents for non-resident employees.
The new tax card is provided to both the employer and the employee by the ACD. The employer must take the changes into account when calculating future salaries.
Additional tax cards
Employees who take up an additional job or if the spouse starts a new job, they must request an additional tax card from the relevant administration:
- resident employees must request it from the RTS tax office;
- in the case of a non-resident employee, with the RTS tax office for non-residents.
The Luxembourg Inland Revenue will issue a new tax card as well as an additional tax card.
In the case of joint taxation, the main tax card is issued in the name of the spouse who receives the most stable pay and who earns the highest annual amount. The other spouse receives an additional tax card.
Employees who work for several different employers must give the main tax card to their main employer (most stable pay and highest annual amount) and any additional tax cards must be given to the other employers who are paying the additional salaries.
Forms / Online services
Demande en établissement, rectification, inscription d'une modération ou établissement d'un duplicata d'une fiche de retenue pour contribuables résidents (Modèle 164 R F)
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Les destinataires de vos données sont les administrations compétentes dans le cadre du traitement de votre demande. Veuillez-vous adresser à l’administration concernée par votre demande pour connaître les destinataires des données figurant sur ce formulaire. Conformément au règlement (UE) 2016/679 relatif à la protection des personnes physiques à l'égard du traitement des données à caractère personnel et à la libre circulation de ces données, vous bénéficiez d’un droit d’accès, de rectification et le cas échéant d’effacement des informations vous concernant. Vous disposez également du droit de retirer votre consentement à tout moment.
En outre et excepté le cas où le traitement de vos données présente un caractère obligatoire, vous pouvez, pour des motifs légitimes, vous y opposer.
Si vous souhaitez exercer ces droits et/ou obtenir communication de vos informations, veuillez-vous adresser à l’administration concernée suivant les coordonnées indiquées dans le formulaire. Vous avez également la possibilité d’introduire une réclamation auprès de la Commission nationale pour la protection des données ayant son siège à 15, boulevard du Jazz L-4370 Belvaux.
En poursuivant votre démarche, vous acceptez que vos données personnelles soient traitées dans le cadre de votre demande.
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Diese Informationen werden von der Behörde für den zur Verarbeitung erforderlichen Zeitraum gespeichert.
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Demande en établissement, rectification, inscription d'une modération ou établissement d'un duplicata d'une fiche de retenue pour contribuables non résidents (modèle 164 NR F)
Les informations qui vous concernent recueillies sur ce formulaire font l’objet d’un traitement par l’administration concernée afin de mener à bien votre demande.
Ces informations sont conservées pour la durée nécessaire par l’administration à la réalisation de la finalité du traitement
Les destinataires de vos données sont les administrations compétentes dans le cadre du traitement de votre demande. Veuillez-vous adresser à l’administration concernée par votre demande pour connaître les destinataires des données figurant sur ce formulaire. Conformément au règlement (UE) 2016/679 relatif à la protection des personnes physiques à l'égard du traitement des données à caractère personnel et à la libre circulation de ces données, vous bénéficiez d’un droit d’accès, de rectification et le cas échéant d’effacement des informations vous concernant. Vous disposez également du droit de retirer votre consentement à tout moment.
En outre et excepté le cas où le traitement de vos données présente un caractère obligatoire, vous pouvez, pour des motifs légitimes, vous y opposer.
Si vous souhaitez exercer ces droits et/ou obtenir communication de vos informations, veuillez-vous adresser à l’administration concernée suivant les coordonnées indiquées dans le formulaire. Vous avez également la possibilité d’introduire une réclamation auprès de la Commission nationale pour la protection des données ayant son siège à 15, boulevard du Jazz L-4370 Belvaux.
En poursuivant votre démarche, vous acceptez que vos données personnelles soient traitées dans le cadre de votre demande.
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Antrag auf Ausstellung, Berichtigung, Eintragung einer Ermäßigung oder Ausstellung eines Duplikates einer Steuerkarte für nicht ansässige Steuerpflichtige (Vordruck 164 NR D)
Ihre in diesem Formular erfassten personenbezogenen Informationen werden von der zuständigen Verwaltungsbehörde verarbeitet, um Ihren Antrag erfolgreich abzuschließen.
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Die Empfänger Ihrer Daten sind die im Rahmen Ihres Antrags zuständigen Verwaltungsbehörden. Um die Empfänger der in diesem Formular erfassten Daten zu erfahren, wenden Sie sich bitte an die für Ihren Antrag zuständige Behörde.
Gemäß der Verordnung (EU) 2016/679 zum Schutz natürlicher Personen bei der Verarbeitung personenbezogener Daten und zum freien Datenverkehr haben Sie das Recht auf Zugang, Berichtigung und gegebenenfalls Löschung Ihrer personenbezogenen Informationen. Sie haben zudem das Recht, Ihre erteilte Einwilligung jederzeit zu widerrufen.
Weiterhin können Sie, außer in Fällen, in denen die Verarbeitung Ihrer Daten verpflichtend ist, Widerspruch einlegen, wenn dieser rechtmäßig begründet ist.
Wenn Sie diese Rechte ausüben und/oder Einsicht in Ihre Informationen nehmen möchten, können Sie sich unter den im Formular angegebenen Kontaktdaten an die zuständige Verwaltungsbehörde wenden. Sie haben außerdem die Möglichkeit, bei der Nationalen Kommission für den Datenschutz Beschwerde einzulegen (Commission nationale pour la protection des données, 15, boulevard du Jazz L-4370 Belvaux).
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FAQs
How do I get answers to tax questions? ›
Internal Revenue Service Helpline. You can also call the IRS helpline at 800-829-1040 with your tax questions.
How do I fill out an employee's withholding certificate single? ›If you are single, have one job, have no children, have no other income and plan on claiming the standard deduction on your tax return, you only need to fill out Step 1 (your name, address, Social Security number and filing status) and Step 5 (your signature).
Is it better to claim 1 or 0? ›By placing a “0” on line 5, you are indicating that you want the most amount of tax taken out of your pay each pay period. If you wish to claim 1 for yourself instead, then less tax is taken out of your pay each pay period.
How many withholding allowances should I claim? ›If you are single and have one job, or married and filing jointly then claiming one allowance makes the most sense. An individual can claim two allowances if they are single and have more than one job, or are married and are filing taxes separately.
Will H&R Block answer questions for free? ›Yes. Free help is available when you file taxes online with us. H&R Block provides online product support for a broad range of topics, including: Answers to tax questions.
Can TurboTax answer tax questions? ›For Federal tax questions, this service is available at no additional charge in select TurboTax products; otherwise fees may apply. You understand that as part of the Service, an Intuit tax advisor will answer your questions related to U.S. federal tax laws (for individual Form 1040).
What do I fill out for tax withholding? ›More In Forms and Instructions
Complete Form W-4 so that your employer can withhold the correct federal income tax from your pay. Consider completing a new Form W-4 each year and when your personal or financial situation changes.
You Can Set Up Extra Withholding for Non-Wage Income
Just put the estimated total amount of this income for the year on Line 4(a) of your W-4 form and your employer will calculate the proper withholding amount for each pay period. In most cases, you won't have to submit estimated tax payments for this income.
When you claim 0 allowances, the IRS withholds more money each paycheck but you get a larger tax return. This can be an ideal option for individuals who need a lump sum of money to make a large purchase, pay bills or pay off debt.
Do I get more money if I claim 1 or 2? ›You can claim anywhere between 0 and 3 allowances on the W4 IRS form, depending on what you're eligible for. Generally, the more allowances you claim, the less tax will be withheld from each paycheck. The fewer allowances claimed, the larger withholding amount, which may result in a refund.
Is claiming 1 or 2 better? ›
Claiming more allowances will lower the amount of income tax that's taken out of your check. Conversely, if the total number of allowances you're claiming is zero, that means you'll have the most income tax withheld from your take-home pay.
What does claiming 0 mean? ›Claiming 0 allowances means that too much money will be withheld by the IRS. The allowances you can claim vary from situation to situation. If you are married with a kid, you can claim up to three allowances. If you want a higher tax return, you can claim 0 allowances.
Why do I owe taxes if I claim 0 and single? ›If you claim zero allowances, that means you are having the most withheld from your paycheck for federal income tax. If you didn't claim enough allowances, you overpaid in taxes and will get that amount back through a tax refund. If you claim too many allowances, the IRS will tell you that you owe them more money.
Is claiming 3 allowances too much? ›What If You Claim Too Many Allowances? If you claim more allowances than you are entitled to, you are likely to owe money at tax time. If claiming too many allowances results in you significantly underpaying your taxes during the course of the year, you may have to pay a penalty when you file your annual tax return.
Can I claim my girlfriend as a dependent? ›You can claim a boyfriend or girlfriend as a dependent on your federal income taxes if that person meets certain Internal Revenue Service requirements. To qualify as a dependent, your partner must have lived with you for the entire calendar year and listed your home as their official residence for the full year.
Does H&R Block pay for their mistakes? ›If the H&R Block tax preparation software makes an error on your return, we will reimburse you for any resulting penalties and interest up to a maximum of $10,000. Terms and conditions apply; see H&R Block's Accurate Calculations Guarantee for details.
Is it worth paying for H&R Block? ›Its online options make it easy to import tax documents and to look at tax returns from previous years (if you're a returning customer). If you can afford it, H&R Block is a solid option for you. It's also a good choice if you want in-person help from a tax expert.
Can a tax preparer get me more money than TurboTax? ›This is part of the value proposition of a tax professional. They may charge a good amount more than TurboTax to file your taxes, but they will often save you more money, time, avoid headaches.
How much does TurboTax charge to do your taxes for you? ›Prices vary: $219 to $409, plus $64 for each state return
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Can I still get a refund if no federal taxes were withheld? ›
It's possible. If you do not have any federal tax withheld from your paycheck, your tax credits and deductions could still be greater than any taxes you owe. This would result in you being eligible for a refund. You must file a tax return to claim your refund.
Do I claim myself as a dependent? ›You cannot claim yourself as a dependent on taxes. Dependency exemptions are applicable to your qualifying dependent children and qualifying dependent relatives only. You can, however, claim a personal exemption for yourself on your return. Personal exemptions are for you and your spouse.
Why am I not getting federal taxes taken out of my paycheck? ›You might have claimed to be exempt from withholding on your Form W-4. You must meet certain requirements to be exempt from withholding and have no federal income tax withheld from your paychecks. You should check with your HR department to make sure you have the correct amount withheld.
What is the highest withholding on w4? ›Can you max out federal withholding? It is impossible to max out federal withholding because the amount of federal taxes withheld from your paycheck is determined by the information you provide on your W-4 form and the IRS tax tables, which are based on your income and filing status.
What is the maximum allowances I can claim on my w4? ›Some people are exempt from withholding. If you didn't owe federal tax last year and expect to owe none this year, you might be exempt from withholding. For 2022, a single person who isn't a dependent can have as much as $12,950 in gross income before any tax is due. In 2023, the amount is $13,850.
What filing status has the highest withholding? ›Which taxpayers pay income tax at the highest rates and the lowest rates? (The highest tax rates apply to taxpayers who use the married filing separately filing status. The lowest tax rates apply to taxpayers who use either the married filing jointly or qualified widow(er) with dependent child filing status.)
Is it good to withhold extra tax from paycheck? ›If you want to avoid paying taxes when you file your tax return, it is better to withhold more income throughout the year. However, there is a lost opportunity when withholding more than necessary.
How do I fill out a w4 to get more money? ›It's simple -- just enter the extra amount you want withheld from each paycheck on line 4(c) of your W-4 form. The line is marked "Extra withholding." To request more money be withheld from your paycheck, enter the amount into line 4(c) of the W-4 form.
How much federal tax should be withheld? ›| Tax rate | Single Filers | Head of Household |
|---|---|---|
| 10% | $0 to $9,950 | $0 to $14,200 |
| 12% | $9,951 to $40,525 | $14,201 to $54,200 |
| 22% | $40,526 to $86,375 | $54,201 to $86,350 |
| 24% | $86,376 to $164,925 | $86,351 to $164,900 |
Claiming two allowances
You are single. Claiming two allowances will get you close to your tax liability but may result in tax due when filing your taxes. You're single and work more than one job. Claim one allowance at each job or two allowances at one job and zero at the other. You're married.
What does claiming 2 mean? ›
Claiming two just means that less is withheld from each paycheck and your refund will be less at the end of the year (or you may owe the IRS). The general rule is that the more allowances you claim, the less withholding you'll have taken out of your paycheck.
Does claiming 2 dependents affect my paycheck? ›Example: If you claim two children on your W-4, you will reduce your total taxable income by $4,000. By deducting that amount from your taxable income, you will no longer be taxed on it, and it will be ineligible for a refund.
How can I get a bigger tax refund without dependents? ›- Try itemizing your deductions.
- Double check your filing status.
- Make a retirement contribution.
- Claim tax credits.
- Contribute to your health savings account.
- Work with a tax professional.
Copies of forms, publications and other helpful information are also available around-the-clock at the IRS Web site at www.irs.gov. You can call 1-800-829-1040 to get answers to your federal tax questions 24 hours a day. Tax forms and instructions for current and prior years are available by calling 1-800-829-3676.
Can I chat with IRS online? ›IRS Customer Service, Online Live Chat
The IRS live chat feature can be found on many of their pages by clicking the "Start a conversation" button at the bottom of a limited number of IRS web pages. If you plan to chat with the IRS online, have your information ready for verification.
You should not send personal information to us via email unless it is through a secure IRS online application via IRS.gov. We will only send you general information via unsecure email. You should be reminded that email may not necessarily be secured against interception.
How do I challenge an IRS assessment? ›Use Form 12203, Request for Appeals ReviewPDF, the form referenced in the letter you received to file your appeal or prepare a brief written statement. List the disagreed item(s) and the reason(s) you disagree with IRS proposed changes from the examination (audit).
What is the easiest way to talk to someone at the IRS? ›Contact an IRS customer service representative to correct any agency errors by calling 800-829-1040 (see telephone assistance for hours of operation).
Can I call someone for tax questions? ›Customer service phone numbers: Tax information/Refund/Forms: 1-800-338-0505. Other assistance: 1-800-852-5711.
How can I speak to an IRS agent in person? ›You can find the office closest to you with our Taxpayer Assistance Locator tool. Once you find your local office, see what services are available. Then, call 844-545-5640 to schedule an appointment.
How do I talk to a real person at the IRS without waiting? ›
- Call the IRS at 1-800-829-1040 during their support hours. ...
- Select your language, pressing 1 for English or 2 for Spanish.
- Press 2 for questions about your personal income taxes.
- Press 1 for questions about a form already filed or a payment.
- Press 3 for all other questions.
A good rule of thumb: Call as early in the morning as possible. Phones are open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. (your local time) Monday to Friday, except: Residents of Hawaii and Alaska should follow Pacific time. Puerto Rico hours are 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. local time.
Does the IRS talk on the phone? ›You're welcome to call the main IRS number Monday through Friday, 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. local time. The agency's average telephone service waiting time is 13 minutes during filing season (January through April) and 19 minutes off-season (May through December). Internal Revenue Service.
What phone number is 800 829 0922? ›Visit www.irs.gov/paymentplan for more information on installment agreements and online payment agreements. You can also call us at 1- 800-829-0922 to discuss your options. For information on how to obtain your current account balance or payment history, go to www.irs.gov/balancedue.
What phone number is 800 829 8374? ›Tax practitioners with account or tax law questions may call 800-829-8374.
Is the IRS open for questions? ›Visit the IRS contact page to get help using online tools and resources. Call 1-800-829-1040, 7 AM - 7 PM ET Monday through Friday to speak to a representative about an individual tax return. Wait times can be long. Consider visiting the contact page first to find answers to your questions online.
Is the IRS making mistakes? ›IRS mistakes are actually quite rare. In fact, a 2017 study by the Treasury Inspector General for Tax Administration found that the IRS makes errors in less than 1% of the returns it processes. That means that for every 10,000 tax returns filed, the IRS makes an error on just 100 of them.
How do I ask the IRS for forgiveness? ›Use Form 843 to claim a refund or request an abatement of certain taxes, interest, penalties, fees, and additions to tax.
Will the IRS forgive penalties? ›You may qualify for penalty relief if you tried to comply with tax laws but were unable due to circumstances beyond your control. If you received a notice or letter, verify the information is correct. If the information is not correct, follow the instructions in your notice or letter.