@nks526 wrote:
Sorry if this is a repeat question. I searched the data base and didn't see a discussion around this. I JUST found out my spouse had "single" and zero withholdings in her W4. However, I filed hers and mine together as married filing jointly. I was very surprised how much we owed in taxes this year until I found today her "single" status probably pushed us to the next tax bracket. Lovely.
I'm curious if we can amend our returns because of this misstep -- or whether we just need to eat it because the IRS has deemed her in a different status?
The W-4 has not effect on your tax return.
Actually "single" has a higher withholding rate then joint. Your real problem is having two incomes. Each employer withhold based on what they pay but when added together is often not enough withholding. You might want adjust both W-4's to increase the withholding.
The IRS has a calculator for that.
https://www.irs.gov/individuals/tax-withholding-estimator
Also See this FAQ:
Why did my refund drop when I entered another W-2?
https://ttlc.intuit.com/replies/3798403
**Disclaimer: This post is for discussion purposes only and is NOT tax advice. The author takes no responsibility for the accuracy of any information in this post.**
