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Federal W-4

JP140 — Tue, 10 Mar 2026 05:24:07 GMT

Just want to check if I updated my W-4 correctly.

I am legally separated. We each claim one of our children.

I have updated my W-4 to state "Single or Married filing separately." I do not work multiple jobs so that is NO. Claim Dependents says 2000. I have one daughter I claim. Is this correct? I found the new W-4 to be confusing to want to be sure.

I prefer to get more per each paycheck and the refund to be small. I do not want to owe taxes but do not need a big refund either.

Thank you!

Re: Federal W-4

RSUMan — Wed, 27 Jul 2022 22:08:01 GMT

If you are legally separated, you can file Married Filing Separately. If the agreement is that you can claim one of the children, then those entries on your Form W-4 are correct.

Re: Federal W-4

JP140 — Wed, 27 Jul 2022 22:09:04 GMT

Thank you very much for your help. I appreciate it.