Hi, I’m trying to figure out how to fill out my W-4 so that I either break even or get a small tax refund at the end of the year.Here’s my situation:Filing status: SinglePay rate: $27/hourHours: 40 per weekPay schedule: BiweeklyWhat would you recommend I put on my W-4 for withholding?

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I want to break even or get a small return at the end of the year

Forum|Forum|1 month ago
May 13, 2026
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Hi, I’m trying to figure out how to fill out my W-4 so that I either break even or get a small tax refund at the end of the year.

Here’s my situation:

Filing status: Single
Pay rate: $27/hour
Hours: 40 per week
Pay schedule: Biweekly

What would you recommend I put on my W-4 for withholding?

Ask the Experts - W4 - May 2026

Loretta P

Level 6

The IRS W-4 guidelines/FAQ suggest the easiest way to increase your withholding is to enter the additional amount in Step 4(c) of the new W-4 forms that you would like your employer to withhold from each paycheck.

Turbotax has a calculator to help walk you through the process of updating your W-4. The calculator allows you to add information from additional sources to help you dial in the amount of withholding. You can then change different numbers to dial in your withholding before providing that information to your employer.

Helpful links:

FAQs on the 2020 Form W-4

W-4 Calculator 2026

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