EmploymentQuestion 969 of 1605
A new employee completes a federal Form W-4 and a California DE 4. What is the purpose of these forms?
a.To report the new hire to the state registry
b.To enroll in workers' compensation
c.To verify work authorization
d.To determine how much income tax to withhold from the employee's paychecks
Explanation
The federal Form W-4 and California Form DE 4 are withholding certificates on which the employee provides information (filing status, allowances/adjustments) so the employer can calculate the correct federal and state income tax to withhold from wages. Work authorization is handled by the I-9, new-hire reporting by the DE 34, and workers' comp through the employer's insurance, not these withholding forms.
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