My wife and I had a large tax bill this past year, so we wanted to make sure our W-4 forms are filled out correctly going forward. Based on the IRS Two-Earners/Dual Income worksheet, our household is responsible for $10,010 in additional withholding (beyond allowances) for the 2019 tax year. This is equal to $385 per pay period, over 26 pay periods.
My question: For this additional withholding, do my wife and I split this amount equally in our respective W-4's, or does it fall on the higher earner? I'm currently paying 100% of it, but my paycheck is taking a beating, so trying to figure out if I'm doing this right (or if I need to start charging my wife 😅).
Thanks!
