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 My Tax Forms Minimize
W-4 Forms
Employees are required to complete a W-4 form so that we can calculate your federal tax withholdings.
 
If you have access to the city network, you can view and update your W-4 information online through the following steps: 
  1. Go to the DOT homepage and sign in with your network username and password
  2. On the "My Page" tab, select "My W-4 Tax Information"
  3. Update your tax data and submit your changes 
If you don't have access to the city network, you can drop off your updated W-4, or send it to us by mail or fax: 
201 West Colfax Ave Dept. 1109     
Denver, CO 80202              
Fax: 720 913-5249            
You should check your payslip periodically to make sure your tax information and deductions are correct, such as: 
  • New benefit deductions
  • Changes to your 457 Plan
  • Changes to your allowances
  • Changes to your dependents 
  • Changes to FSA medical amounts
  • Exempt status changes
    • If you notice any problems with your deductions, please contact us for help.
     

    W-2 Forms
    W-2s are mailed to employees on or before January 31st each year. Check that your mailing address is current to avoid any problems receiving your W-2. If you are interested in receiving your Form W-2 up to two weeks sooner, check out how to receive your electronic Form W-2 that you can print yourself. You must have access to DOT to sign up for electronic W-2s.

    If you need to request a new W2, please complete this Request W2 Form and submit to CitywideAdmin.Help@denvergov.org. If you are requesting your 2011 W2, Citywide will begin processing these requests beginning February 15, 2012. 
     

    W-5 Forms
    The W-5 Advanced Earned Income Credit Form was repealed. Please speak to your tax consultant for additional information.
     
     Tax Limits and Calculations Minimize

    This document is for informational purposes only as the City and County of Denver does not provide tax advice. You should consult with your tax advisor regarding your particular tax situation.

    Social Security Tax Limits for 2012
    • Maximum Wage Base: $110,000.00
    • Rate Withheld (Employee): 4.2%
      • Maximum Tax Withheld: $110,000.00 x 4.2% = $4,620.00
    • Rate Withheld (Employer): 6.2%
      • Maximum Tax Withheld: $106,800.00 x 6.2% = $6,621.60

    Medicare Tax for 2012
    • Wage Base: There is no maximum wage base or deduction for Medicare Tax
    • Rate: 1.45%

    457 Plan and 457 Plan Catch-up Contribution Limits for 2012
    • 457 Plan Contribution Limit: $17,000.00
    • 457 Plan Catch-Up Contribution Limit: $22,500.00 (for employees 50 years or older)
    To calculate the percentage:
    Take the maximum contribution allowed – divided by your estimated year-to-date earning, equals the per pay period 457 Plan percentage (i.e., $17,000.00/$45,000.00 = 38%)

    For questions, contact:
    Cooney Associates
    1922 E. 18th Ave
    Denver, CO 80206
    303-388-0854

    ICMA Retirement Corporation
    P.O. Box 96220
    Washington, DC 20090-6220
    1-800-669-7400

    Denver Employees Retirement Plan (DERP)
    This is a defined benefit plan, whose purpose is to provide retirement benefits to qualified members of the City and County of Denver and Denver Health and Hospital Authority.
     
    Please visit their website at http://www.derp.org to learn more about the Plan, Benefits and Health Insurance, to calculate Benefits, and to obtain forms, and other information.
     
    For questions, contact:
    Denver Employees Retirement Plan
    777 Pearl Street
    Denver, CO 80203-3717
    Phone: 303-839-5419
    Fax: 303-839-9525
    E-Mail: mbrsvs@derp.org
     
     "Making Work Pay" tax credit ended Minimize

    Please be aware that in 2009 and 2010, most wage earners benefited from the changes made to the federal income tax withholding tables to implement the "Making Work Pay" tax credit. This credit ended in December of 2010 and therefore, has been updated in PeopleSoft. As of the 2/27/2011, you may see a difference in your taxes due to this update. If you have specific questions about how this may apply to you, please consult with your tax professional. You may also get additional information about the "Making Work Pay" tax credit by visiting the IRS website at www.irs.gov and doing a search on Making Work Pay.

    If you have additional questions about your pay, please don't hesitate to email Citywide Payroll at CitywideAdmin.Help@Denvergov.org.
     
     If you claim Exempt Minimize
    If you claim “exempt” from withholding, you must submit a new W-4 form each year, no later than February 15th, if you do not, your exemptions will automatically be set to “Single” and “0”.
     
     Calculate Different Scenarios Minimize
    Curious to see how adding fewer dependents or putting more money into your flexible spending account will affect your taxes?
     
    Visit www.paycheckcity.com to calculate different scenarios for your tax withholdings and other deductions.
     
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