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KarenL
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Filling Out Your W-4? Dust Off Your Crystal Ball!

Were you surprised that you owed more in taxes this year - or that your refund was less than what you expected? If so, you’re not alone. This can happen for many reasons, but one main culprit is you’re simply not having enough taxes withheld from your salary or wages - and that means adjusting your W-4 tax withholding form. Let’s see what we can do to help figure out that W-4 form and get your tax refund back on track!Since 2020, when the IRS changed the W-4 tax withholding form, many taxpayers (and professionals) have discovered that getting the proper amount of taxes withheld from paychecks is not an easy task. It’s no longer about how many “exemptions” you claim. Now you must know all of your numbers - what additional income you’ll have and your expected deductions too. As surprising as it sounds, it can be difficult to calculate your total income from all sources - let alone which deductions actually affect your tax refund.Is your crystal ball polished up and ready to go?  Let’s ma

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