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Refiling Deadlines - 2009
If you plan to claim EXEMPT on your 2009 Tax Withholding Forms or wish to change your present tax status, there
is a refiling deadline to JHU Payroll Shared Services (PRSS).
In order to meet this deadline, the appropriate federal form (W-4) and/or the relevant state tax withholding certificate (ie., Maryland MW-507) must be submitted to Student Employment Services on or before the following dates:
Weekly paid students - February 9, 2009. Semi-monthly paid students - February 13, 2009.
Exempt Status
( This information is coming from
University Tax Office web site )
To be eligible for exemption from income tax withholding, individuals must certify that they incurred no tax liability for 2008, and that they anticipate no tax liability for 2009.
You may be exempt from federal and state income taxation if your income
falls below certain levels.
For 2009 Federal taxes: (Federal 'exempt' sample)
For those who are not claimed as a dependent, if your income for 2009 will not exceed $9,350, you can claim exempt.
Dependents: If you will be claimed as a dependent and your income exceeds $900 and includes more than $300 of unearned income (e.g., interest and dividends), you cannot claim federal exemption.
If you will be claimed as a dependent and your earned income will not exceed $5,700 and your unearned income will not exceed $300, you can claim exempt. Click here to download
Federal Exemption Withholding Certificate (Form W-4)(PDF)
For 2009 Maryland: (Maryland 'exempt' sample)
You may claim exemption from income taxes if your Federal income will not exceed $9,350 whether or not you are claimed as a dependent. Click here to download Maryland Exemption Withholding Certificate (Form MW 507) (PDF)
For more information and forms, visit the
University Tax Office web site. Questions regarding the exemption from
income tax withholding may be directed to the Tax Office at 443-997-8688.
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