Married in Aug of 2018, W4 is still single. 2018 Taxes filed married jointly. No house or kids. Should we remain 'single' or change to 'married' on W4?

smelman1 · ‎June 4, 2019

We both claim 0 withholding. If we stay single, does it have negative impact?

WillK · ‎June 4, 2019

It does not have a negative impact, but by electing single, you will have more taxes taken out of each paycheck. You can continue to do that, or you can change it to married.

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WillK · ‎June 4, 2019

It does not have a negative impact, but by electing single, you will have more taxes taken out of each paycheck. You can continue to do that, or you can change it to married.

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Married in Aug of 2018, W4 is still single. 2018 Taxes filed married jointly. No house or kids. Should we remain 'single' or change to 'married' on W4?