We have been married filling jointly and owing taxes. If we select multiple jobs will it hold more for taxes then we would get s refund? What if we want to break even? Should I not check multiple jobs and choose the amount to withhold? Thanks!

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Ljbowman23

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Break even

Forum|Forum|26 days ago
May 13, 2026
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We have been married filling jointly and owing taxes. If we select multiple jobs will it hold more for taxes then we would get s refund? What if we want to break even? Should I not check multiple jobs and choose the amount to withhold? Thanks!

Ask the Experts - W4 - May 2026

Alicia65

Employee Tax Expert

The first thing you want to do is see what your actual tax liability is. The W4 estimator is a tool you can use.

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You do want to fill Step 2 of W4 . There is a worksheet on page 3. If you just have two jobs between the two of you, you just check the box on 2C. Remember when you fill your W4 your employer does not see the whole tax picture. So you want to make sure Step 2 is filled either with work sheet or checkmark.