W-4

Visual instructions are available for Entering Your W-4 into Self-Service (pdf). If you have questions or require assistance with the form and entering your W-4 into Self-Service, please contact the Payroll Office at 757-221-2848.

Form W-4 Instructions

For instructions on completing Form W-4, please refer to Changes to the 2020 Form W-4 found
on the Payroll webpage.

Access ESS by visiting myW&M and selecting the Banner icon. Select the “Employee” tab and then “Tax Forms.”
Select “W-4 Tax Exemptions/Allowances.”
Select “Update” (at the bottom of the screen). Your W-4 information will be listed as CURRENTLY filed with the Payroll Office on this page.
Complete the required (*) fields using the drop-down boxes as provided, and then click
“Certify Changes” at the bottom of the page. The Deduction Effective date will default to the first
available change date, based upon your last pay date.
You must then certify your submitted information by clicking the “OK” button.
The Tax Update Confirmation screen will appear to confirm that your changes were completed
successfully.

For general questions, please visit the IRS Frequently Asked Questions on the 2020 W-4