topic I am married with 2 kids. How many deductions should each of us have on our W4? in Get your taxes done using TurboTax

I am married with 2 kids. How many deductions should each of us have on our W4?

user987356 — Sat, 01 Jun 2019 00:52:37 GMT

Both wife and husband make a combined $180k / year ($110-husband / $70k-wife). We have always filed jointly. Ever since we had our kids, we have always had to pay at the end of the year. How should we be claiming deductions on our W-4? How many should the husband deduct, and how many should the wife deduct? I want to Zero out at the end of the year, not pay.

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Many couples in your situation claim "Married, but withho...

SweetieJean — Sat, 01 Jun 2019 00:52:41 GMT

Many couples in your situation claim "Married, but withhold at Higher Single Rate," with zero exemptions each, and even have an extra flat dollar amount withheld.

Agreed ... Single & zero for the lower wage earner and Ma...

Critter — Sat, 01 Jun 2019 00:52:42 GMT

Agreed ... Single & zero for the lower wage earner and Married & zero for the higher wage should keep you safe. If you find your refund is too large then put 1 or 2 on line 5 of the higher wage earner and leave the lower wage alone.