Hello!
I was unemployed from 2019- August 2021 due to taking care of a sick family member. My husband was our only source of income so when we filled out his W4 (the new version), it was easy because he was the only one working and we didn't need to figure out all of the calculations. We file- married filing jointly.
I am now working part-time (starting August of this year). My husband and I both only have 1 job, we are not self-employed, and he makes a great deal more than I do. When I filled out my W4 I know I was supposed to update his as well but I didn't. I really had no clue how to update his and when I used the IRS calculator it seemed like I (my W4) wouldn't need to withhold anything but he would need to update his W4 so we don't owe taxes at the end of the year.
I was so overwhelmed that I ended up just doing additional withholding on my paycheck so that it will bring the cost down on what we owe and decided I would figure all of this out for January 1st, 2022.
What would be the best way for me to really find out how much I should be withholding on his W4 as well as mine? Or because I make substantially less than him- would only his W4 show the withholding? Also, would it perhaps be better to take this to a professional and they could help us figure out exactly how much we should be withholding so we don't owe a huge amount at the end of next year?
Thank you for your help!
