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Level 3
posted Aug 9, 2025 11:57:34 AM

How to update w4 to get a bigger paycheck?

I want to update my w4 to get a bigger paycheck, what should I input for Line 3 or Line 4? I used the IRS Estimator tool and it's telling me to put $4,834 for Line 3. Does anyone know how they came up with that calculation? I understand that Line 4 you are able to specify if you want to withhold MORE taxes which doesn't apply to me. 

 

Expected tax withholding $3,698

Anticipated tax obligation* $1,913

Projected refund $1,785

 

IRS tool telling me to input $4834 on line 3

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Level 15
Aug 9, 2025 7:22:12 PM

Duplicate question. Please post your question only once.

 

Level 3
Aug 10, 2025 12:32:51 PM

apologies about that, my internet connection kept dropping so I wasn't sure if the question successfully posted or not. i was trying to delete the question but didnt see the option to do so. 

Are you able to help with answering the question?