Instructions for Filling Out the I-9 Form, the W-4 and the CT W-4
Follow these instructions carefully, if these forms are not filled out correctly, it will
DELAY DELIVERY OF FIRST PAYCHECK !
I - 9 Form Instructions:
(this form is to prove that you are a U.S. Citizen).
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Section 1 - Employee fills out completely, signs and dates it.
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Section 2 -Supervisor fills out completely, examines employees documents and makes copies of documents
required.
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ACCEPTABLE DOCUMENTS for the COMPLETION of the I-9 are on the BACK of the I-9 FORM.
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Use either 1 from list A OR 1 from List B AND List C.
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SUPERVISOR, when filling out Section 2 of I-9, complete information on list B and List C by writing in
Document Title, Issuing Authority, Document # and expiration date.
W-4 Form Instructions:
(Complete W-4 form so that your employer can withhold the correct amount of
federal income tax from your pay).
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Employee fills out line 1 through 5 and line 6 only if applicable.
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Line 5 of W-4, claiming # of allowances - (Claiming 0 - most taxes will be taken out) (Claiming 1 - least
amount of taxes will be taken out of your check)
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It is highly unlikely that a person qualifies for exemption (line 7) You cannot claim exemption from
withholding if (1) your income exceeds $650 and (2) another person can claim you as a dependent on their tax
return.
CT W-4 Form Instructions:
(Complete CT W-4 so that your employer can withhold the correct amount of
CT Income tax from your pay)
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Employee fills out line 1 through 5 (note: CT W-4 uses LETTERS A - D, not #’s).