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posted Jun 5, 2019 11:18:12 PM

Who should claim dependents, I recently started a new job but it's part time my husband is claiming myself and our two kids. How should I fill out my w-4 now

Now that I am working should my husband claim both the kids, and do I claim 0 how does that work if I'm only working part time 

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New Member
Jun 5, 2019 11:18:14 PM

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Level 15
Jun 5, 2019 11:18:15 PM

Claiming someone as a dependent is not relevant when completing a W-4.  The W-4 that you give to your employer is for the amount of taxes that will be withheld from your wages.

Use this TurboTax W-4 calculator - https://turbotax.intuit.com/tax-tools/calculators/w4/

Note - When you are married you should be filing your tax return as Married Filing Jointly.  A spouse cannot claim you as a dependent.  If you have children and filing as MFJ, then both of you are claiming them as dependents when you file your tax return.