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July 27, 2022
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Adjusting W4

I don’t know how to adjust my W4 now as it defaults to 1 for my single status.  I use to be able to adjust my withholding to get more back during the year instead of the end of year in my refund.

 

Please advise.  Thanks.

    OpeA1Answer
    Level 6
    July 27, 2022

    Hello cwats37!

     

    The way the W-4 is formatted is difficult to adjust. The ways to do this is to:

    • add a dependent/a qualifying child, if you have one and that should decrease the amount withheld (Step 3), or
    • you are eligible for deductions other than the basic standard deduction, such as itemized deductions, the deduction for IRA contributions, or the deduction for student loan interest (Step 4(b)).

     

    I hope this helps.

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    OpeA1Answer
    Level 6
    July 27, 2022

    Hello cwats37!

     

    The way the W-4 is formatted is difficult to adjust. The ways to do this is to:

    • add a dependent/a qualifying child, if you have one and that should decrease the amount withheld (Step 3), or
    • you are eligible for deductions other than the basic standard deduction, such as itemized deductions, the deduction for IRA contributions, or the deduction for student loan interest (Step 4(b)).

     

    I hope this helps.

    Thank you for using Turbo Tax Live!

    **Say "Thanks" by clicking the thumb icon in a post. **Mark the post that answers your question by clicking on "Mark as Best Answer"