How do I update my W4 to exempt all my taxes in ADP mobile app?

You need to be careful about exempting "all" taxes on your W4. There's a big difference between adjusting your withholding and claiming a complete exemption. For federal taxes, you can only claim complete exemption if you had no tax liability last year AND expect none this year. Otherwise, you're legally required to have at least some withholding. That said, in the ADP mobile app, go to the Pay & Taxes section, then look for "Tax Withholdings" or "Tax Forms." The exact path might vary depending on your employer's ADP setup. You'll probably see a button to "Update" or "Edit" your W4. From there, you can adjust your withholding by claiming more allowances or adding an additional dollar amount on line 4(b). If you truly need to maximize your take-home pay without going fully exempt, you might be better off claiming "Single" filing status with a higher number of dependents and additional withholding adjustments.

I was in a similar situation last year and found a solution using taxr.ai (https://taxr.ai) which was super helpful for figuring out the right withholding settings. I was really confused about how to adjust my W4 properly in ADP without getting in trouble with the IRS later. What I learned is that ADP mobile has a "Tax Withholding" section that isn't obvious at first. You need to go to Pay & Taxes > Tax Withholding Forms > Federal, and then you should see an option to update your W4. The interface is different from the desktop version but definitely possible. The taxr.ai tool helped me calculate exactly what I needed to put on each line to maximize my take-home pay without claiming exempt (which could've caused problems later).

I was initially unsure about taxr.ai but decided to try it yesterday after seeing this thread. OMG it was exactly what I needed! I've been struggling with my withholding for months and could never figure out the right balance. The website walked me through each section of the W4 and explained everything in plain English. I was able to update my ADP withholding settings this morning using their recommendations. Already calculated that I'll be getting about $230 more per paycheck without risking underpayment penalties. Wish I'd known about this sooner - would have saved me so much stress!

Hey guys, after dealing with this exact problem and spending HOURS on hold with HR, I found a much faster solution with Claimyr (https://claimyr.com). I needed specific guidance about exemption requirements since my situation was complicated, but couldn't get through to anyone who could help. Claimyr got me connected with an actual IRS agent in about 20 minutes who explained exactly what I could and couldn't do with my W4 in ADP. They have this cool system that handles the hold times for you - you can see how it works in their demo video: https://youtu.be/_kiP6q8DX5c For the ADP specific stuff - once I knew what I was legally allowed to do, I found the W4 section under Pay & Taxes, then "Tax Withholdings," then had to click "Update" and it finally showed me the form where I could adjust everything.

I have to eat my words about Claimyr. After my skeptical comment yesterday, I decided to try it because I was desperate to talk to someone about my withholding situation before submitting my W4 changes. I've been trying to call the IRS for TWO WEEKS with no success. Used Claimyr last night and got connected to an agent this morning. The agent confirmed I could adjust my withholding significantly without claiming full exemption by using Step 4(b) on the W4. This was exactly what I needed to know for my ADP settings. For anyone else struggling with this - once you know what values to use, in the ADP app go to Myself > Pay & Taxes > Tax Withholdings > Update Form. The full exemption option is there but as others mentioned, probably not what most people should be using.

The W4 in ADP is under the Pay tab. Click on "Tax Withholdings" and then "Update." BUT IMPORTANT: if you claim exempt, remember that it expires every February 15. You'll need to submit a new W4 before then or ADP will automatically switch you back to the default withholding (usually Single with 0 allowances). Also be careful - if you claim exempt when you don't qualify, you could face penalties. Make sure you really had NO federal tax liability last year AND expect none this year before checking that box.

Don't listen to people saying you can't exempt FICA taxes!! I worked as a minister and was able to exempt ALL taxes including Social Security and Medicare through ADP. The option is there but it's under a different section than the regular W4 stuff.

Just wanted to add my experience with the ADP mobile app navigation since I struggled with this too. The menu structure can be confusing, but here's the exact path I used: 1. Open ADP mobile app 2. Tap "Myself" at the bottom 3. Scroll down to "Pay & Taxes" section 4. Tap "Tax Withholdings" 5. Look for "Federal" or "Update W-4" 6. Tap "Update" or "Edit" The key thing I learned (the hard way) is that maximizing your take-home pay doesn't necessarily mean claiming full exemption. You can increase your allowances or use the "Additional amount to withhold" field in reverse by putting a negative number if your payroll system allows it. Also, keep detailed records of whatever you do. If you're going through financial hardship, consider speaking with a tax professional about estimated tax payments so you don't get hit with a huge bill next April. Sometimes paying a small amount quarterly is better than owing thousands later with penalties and interest.

I've been through this exact situation and wanted to share what worked for me. First, be really careful about claiming full exemption - the IRS has strict rules about this and you could face penalties if you don't qualify. You can only claim exempt if you had zero tax liability last year AND expect zero this year. For the ADP mobile app, here's the path that worked for me: Go to "Myself" → "Pay & Taxes" → "Tax Withholdings" → "Federal" → "Update." The interface isn't super intuitive but it's there. Instead of full exemption, consider maximizing your allowances or claiming "Married" filing status even if you're single (this reduces withholding). You can also look into adjusting the values in Step 4 of the W4 form within ADP. One thing that really helped me was understanding that I could significantly reduce my withholding without going fully exempt. I went from having $400+ taken out per paycheck to only about $50 by adjusting my filing status and allowances properly. Still kept me compliant but gave me the cash flow I needed during my tough financial period. Just remember - whatever you reduce now, you might owe later, so try to set aside something if you can for next tax season. Good luck getting through this rough patch!