What information do employees provide on the W4 form?

The W-4 form is used primarily for employees to indicate their tax situation to their employer. This includes detailing their number of dependents and their filing status. The number of dependents can affect the amount of federal withholding from their paychecks. By providing this information, employees can adjust their withholding so that they pay the correct amount of tax throughout the year, potentially avoiding underpayment or overpayment at tax time.

While other choices may contain personal financial information, they are not relevant to the W-4 form. Employees do not provide bank account details or previous year's income on this form, as it primarily focuses on withholding allowances rather than account or income specifics. The Social Security Number, while indeed a vital piece of information for employment and tax purposes, is not the primary information conveyed to adjust withholding; instead, it verifies identity and ensures proper tax reporting. Thus, the emphasis on dependents and filing status is what makes this answer correct.