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W-4 Claim Dependent

dsun102 — Tue, 24 Feb 2026 06:24:36 GMT

Hello,

I'm completing a W-4 for a new job that I'll be starting. I'm married, filing jointly, and have 1 child under 17.

Step 3 of the W-4 form states "If your total income will be $200,000 or less ($400,000 or less if married filing jointly): Multiply the number of qualifying children under 17 by $2000..." I believe we will be making more than $400,000 in 2023. Does that mean we can't claim any dependents?

Thank you

Re: W-4 Claim Dependent

jacquieb — Wed, 24 May 2023 20:47:51 GMT

Hi @dsun102

You are correct. Your credit will be phased out if your income is above $400,000. I would not recommend entering anything in step 3 or you will under withhold.

If your income is over the threshold, you may be able to claim a partial credit, depending on how much your income exceeds $400,000.

Hope this helps! 🙂

Re: W-4 Claim Dependent

dsun102 — Wed, 24 May 2023 21:40:03 GMT

Thank you!

Do you advise additional withholdings each paycheck to avoid owing the IRS money?