https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/taxes/discussion/re-adjust-my-w4/01/2759386#M1001345 <P>Hi Figbar,</P> <P>Allowances can be excludable and makes sense in your particular case. To pay your fair share of taxes and no more, Complete <STRONG>Step 1</STRONG> and <STRONG>Step 5</STRONG> of the W-4. Step 4 allows you to increase the<STRONG> $$$</STRONG> amount taken from your check each pay period. Single filers should always consider <STRONG>before tax</STRONG> contributions such as 4<STRONG>01K, 403B, Flexible spending accounts, and 125 Cafeteria plans</STRONG> when available.</P> <P>&nbsp;</P> <P>Good Luck to you!</P> Wed, 27 Jul 2022 18:02:33 GMT JandKit 2022-07-27T18:02:33Z https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/taxes/discussion/adjust-my-w4/01/2759360#M1001344 <P>I file single. My income is 30k. I reside in Wash. DC, but I work in Maryland. I currently have 1 Federal allowance and no withholdings. &nbsp;My 2021 combined refund was $3100. I want to reduce my refund and get this money on my paycheck, without owing taxes. How should I adjust my w4 and/or withholdings? Thanks</P> Tue, 10 Mar 2026 05:26:54 GMT https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/taxes/discussion/adjust-my-w4/01/2759360#M1001344 figbar 2026-03-10T05:26:54Z https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/taxes/discussion/re-adjust-my-w4/01/2759386#M1001345 <P>Hi Figbar,</P> <P>Allowances can be excludable and makes sense in your particular case. To pay your fair share of taxes and no more, Complete <STRONG>Step 1</STRONG> and <STRONG>Step 5</STRONG> of the W-4. Step 4 allows you to increase the<STRONG> $$$</STRONG> amount taken from your check each pay period. Single filers should always consider <STRONG>before tax</STRONG> contributions such as 4<STRONG>01K, 403B, Flexible spending accounts, and 125 Cafeteria plans</STRONG> when available.</P> <P>&nbsp;</P> <P>Good Luck to you!</P> Wed, 27 Jul 2022 18:02:33 GMT https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/taxes/discussion/re-adjust-my-w4/01/2759386#M1001345 JandKit 2022-07-27T18:02:33Z