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July 27, 2022
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Federal W-4

  • July 27, 2022
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Just want to check if I updated my W-4 correctly. 

 

I am legally separated. We each claim one of our children.

 

I have updated my W-4 to state "Single or Married filing separately." I do not work multiple jobs so that is NO. Claim Dependents says 2000. I have one daughter I claim. Is this correct? I found the new W-4 to be confusing to want to be sure. 

 

I prefer to get more per each paycheck and the refund to be small. I do not want to owe taxes but do not need a big refund either. 

 

Thank you! 

    2 replies

    Employee Tax Expert
    July 27, 2022

    If you are legally separated, you can file Married Filing Separately.  If the agreement is that you can claim one of the children, then those entries on your Form W-4 are correct.

    JP140Author
    Level 2
    July 27, 2022

    Thank you very much for your help. I appreciate it.