How to calculate adjustments to tax withholding for married filing separate? Is it the same as the income portion?

lnoche1 · ‎June 4, 2019

In AZ, filing married but separate. If my federal tax withholdings was 3,500 and my husband didn't have any tax withholdings, does that mean I need to subtract 1750 and enter that amount in the "Tax Withholding - Subtraction Adjustment" area?

CapB · ‎June 4, 2019

Yes, calculating adjustments for married filing separate taxpayers' is the same for income and tax withholdings. Yes, you are correct again, you split your tax withholdings 50/50 (evenly).

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CapB · ‎June 4, 2019

Yes, calculating adjustments for married filing separate taxpayers' is the same for income and tax withholdings. Yes, you are correct again, you split your tax withholdings 50/50 (evenly).

rtmajik · ‎June 4, 2019

How do you do this in TurboTax?

How to calculate adjustments to tax withholding for married filing separate? Is it the same as the income portion?