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yxc0600
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January 23, 2020
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If my boyfriend is the head of household and is going to claim us for 2019 and I'm starting a new job now How do I fill out my w-4?

  • January 23, 2020
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ReginaM
ReginaM
Level 12
January 23, 2020

On your W-4 your would select Single or Married Filing Separately.   If you make more than $4,200 (for 2019 - the limit varies year to year), your boyfriend will not be able to claim you next year.  For more information on whether your boyfriend can claim you or not see IRS Publication 17 page 25.

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xmasbaby0Level 15
Level 15
January 23, 2020

Who is "us?"  Did you live with BF the whole year in 2019?  Did you have less than $4200 of income in 2019?

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SweetieJeanAlumni - Champ
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January 23, 2020

There are specific requirements for HOH.  You do not qualify him for that, since you are not related to him.

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