I had to pay $3700 on taxes for 2016. Should I put additional amount to be withheld from each paycheck or increase my 401 K for tax breaks

beng4health · ‎June 6, 2019

WillK · ‎June 6, 2019

I would start by increasing the withholding from your paychecks. Your HR department can get you the forms you need to do that.

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fanfare · ‎June 6, 2019

You can give extra money to US Treasury.
Or you can give extra money to yourself for retirement.
Tough choice.
But if you are already at the contribution limit for your 401k #2 may not be an option.

WillK · ‎June 6, 2019

I would start by increasing the withholding from your paychecks. Your HR department can get you the forms you need to do that.

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I had to pay $3700 on taxes for 2016. Should I put additional amount to be withheld from each paycheck or increase my 401 K for tax breaks