Complete a new Form W-4, Employee's Withholding Allowance Certificate, and submit it to your employer. How do I know if I'm exempt from withholding?You may claim an exemption from jury service if one of the following pertains to you: Are over 75 years of age. If you claim "Exempt" on your W-4, please be aware it will expire on February 15th each year. • EXEMPT not written in the correct area – Must be under line 4c. • Step 1c does not have one of the boxes checked. All employees must provide Federal Tax Withholding information for their. New employees are required to use the new W-4. It is important that all employees carefully follow all of the new W-4 instructions, if filling out the new W-4. To apply for exemption, complete AP-205 and provide all required documentation as listed in the application.