Retirees and beneficiaries can change the Federal withholding for their monthly benefit online. To make a change, log in to your MyNYCERS account and look for the Withholding Tax (W4-P) link in the main menu. 

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Alternatively, you can complete an Application to Change Federal Income Tax Withheld Form #349 and return it to NYCERS by mail or drop it off at the Walk-in Center. 

Withholding changes are generally reflected within one to two pension payments.