California DE 4 Employee Withholding Allowance Certificate (Fillable PDF)

The California DE 4 (Employee’s Withholding Allowance Certificate) is the state‑level counterpart to the federal W‑4. Employers use it to calculate the correct amount of state income tax to withhold from each employee’s wages.

This fillable PDF is hosted on Formize.com, so you can complete it directly in your browser—no extra software, no printing, and no hassle.

What Is the DE 4 Form and Who Needs It?

The DE 4 is required for every employee working in California who is subject to state income tax. It captures personal allowances, additional withholding amounts, and exemption status.

How to Complete the DE 4 Form Online with Formize

Follow the simple steps below to fill the form in seconds. The Formize PDF Filler loads automatically when you click the button.

• Click “Fill out this form” on this page.
• Wait a few seconds while the Formize PDF Filler app loads.
• Enter your personal information, allowances, and any extra withholding amounts.
• Review the completed form for accuracy.
• Save, download, or print the PDF, then give it to your employer.

Common Mistakes to Avoid on Your DE 4

• Leaving the “Exempt” box unchecked when you actually qualify for exemption.
• Entering the wrong number of allowances – double‑check the worksheet on page 2.
• Forgetting to sign and date the form; an unsigned DE 4 is invalid.
• Using outdated personal data (address, marital status) after a life change.

Where to Submit the Completed Form

Once you’ve saved the filled PDF, provide it to your payroll or HR department. They will attach it to your employee record and use it to calculate state tax withholdings.

If you need a hard copy for your records, you can download and print the PDF directly from the Formize interface.