As a United States Postal Service® employee, you are personally responsible for ensuring correct federal, state, and local taxes are deducted from your pay. The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) recommends reviewing your withholdings at the beginning of each year or when your personal circumstances change. Taking a closer look at the taxes being withheld helps you avoid surprises and ensures accuracy.
The IRS offers several online resources to help taxpayers bring taxes withheld closer to what is owed. These resources are available at irs.gov any time:
n A tax withholding estimator, which helps determine the correct amount of federal tax to withhold (irs.gov/individuals/tax-withholding-estimator).
n Complete information on tax withholding, estimated taxes, FAQs, and more (irs.gov/individuals/employees/tax-withholding).
To Update Federal and/or State Tax Withholdings:
n Complete the federal Form W-4, Withholding Allowance Certificate, and/or the state equivalent of the federal Form W-4. (i.e., to update Minnesota tax withholdings, complete Form W-4MN, Minnesota Withholding Allowance/Exemption Certificate).
n Complete the federal Form W-4 if your state does not have its own state equivalent of the federal Form W-4.
n Go to the LiteBlue home page at liteblue.usps.gov to access the PostalEASE App.
n Update your Federal W-4 Payroll Module and/or your State Tax Payroll Module.
n If you do not have access to a computer or the Internet, you can call PostalEASE toll-free at 877-477-3273, option 1, and follow the instructions.
Note: It is to your advantage to complete the paper form before your PostalEASE update, as the paper form comes with helpful instructions for complex state withholding selections.
If you need assistance, contact the HR Shared Service Center (HRSSC) at 877-477-3273, option 5. Employees with hearing disabilities may call the Federal Relay Service at 800-877-8339.
For more information about local taxes, see “Local Tax Code Information” in Postal Bulletin 22586 (12-2-21, pages 7–8).
The Postal Service is prohibited from providing any tax advice to employees. Any questions regarding your tax liability/responsibility must be directed to the IRS or a qualified tax attorney or accountant.
— Payroll,
Controller, 1-27-22
