A step-by-step guide to help you fill out a W-4 Nora Carol Photography / Getty Images IRS Form W-4 dictates how much money is withheld from your gross pay for taxes. Step 1 requires you to input ...
Earn 40 credits to qualify for Social Security; each $1,890 in 2026 counts as one credit. Claiming Social Security before full retirement age reduces benefit amounts. Survivor benefits are available ...