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Filling out W2

flyingtaxtiger — Tue, 10 Mar 2026 06:19:56 GMT

hello and thanks again

Re: Filling out W2

Critter-3 — Wed, 26 Oct 2022 16:44:21 GMT

Use the Tax Withholding Estimator on the IRS web site to figure out what you and your spouse should each put on the W-4 forms that you give to your employers. It's much easier than using the worksheets on the form. It will let you adjust your withholding to get the approximate refund amount that you want.

Tax Withholding Estimator

Re: Filling out W2

GabyC-EA — Wed, 26 Oct 2022 16:58:44 GMT

Hi @flyingtaxtiger .

If you and your spouse will file Married Filing jointly, only one of you should claim the dependents. Which one claims the dependents in the W4 will not make a difference when you file your taxes since your income and deductions are combined.

You use TurboTax W-4 calculator to help you fill out your W4. You can adjust the withholding for a bigger tax refund or more take-home pay.

W-4 Calculator 2022

Re: Filling out W2

flyingtaxtiger — Wed, 26 Oct 2022 17:06:05 GMT

Thank you @GabyC-EA. Does it make a difference which estimator I use (IRS or Turbotax)?

Re: Filling out W2

Critter-3 — Wed, 26 Oct 2022 17:21:51 GMT

Use both ... see if you get the same answer. I think you both need to use the single filing status and only the higher wage should mention having kids based on my experience. Then leave the rest of the W-4 form blank.

Re: Filling out W2

flyingtaxtiger — Thu, 27 Oct 2022 03:04:20 GMT

Thank you as well

Re: Filling out W2

SuziM — Thu, 27 Oct 2022 16:33:59 GMT

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