how do i get more money on my paycheck

[Sguptarph]

Hello !

How do i get more money back on my paycheck?

last year tax withheld on my account was around 18,000 and return is around 8,000. 

Circumstances have changed for me and i need to see more money on my paycheck so be able to manage expenses.

pls advise on how i can get more back on my paycheck.

Thank you.

[conniem123 · Accepted solution]

Hi Sguptarph,  It can be tricky finding that sweet spot of just the right amount of tax withheld so you don't owe and don't receive too large of a tax refund.

There is a W-4 Calculator that will take you step-by-step through the worksheet, 

https://turbotax.intuit.com/tax-tools/calculators/w4/

Once you complete the form, give it to your employer. Then, keep a close eye on your next few paychecks to see how the changes impacted your federal income tax withholding.  I understand you want less withholdings and more in your paycheck, so it will be a good idea to compare your 2021 total tax from your 2021 tax return to your year-to-date federal withholdings from your most recent paycheck to make sure you are still having enough withheld and will not owe when filing your 2022 tax return.

I hope you find this helpful!

[Sguptarph]

Thank you for that message!

Also i wanted to ask , what is difference between filling as single or head of household after a divorce?

Thank you for your help!