You have the somewhat unusual circumstance of trying to reduce the amount withheld from your wife's paycheck.
- The method suggested to reduce the withholding by adding "dependents" is a back door alternative.
- There is a $500 credit calculated on the W-4 for each dependent.
- Enter one dependent to reduce the tax withheld by $500.
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