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Topic: W-4. How do I fill this out now that I am married?  (Read 1124 times)

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W-4. How do I fill this out now that I am married?
« on: August 06, 2007, 05:09:18 PM »
Okay, so I have to do another W-4 for my employer since I am now married.  Well, DH doesn't live in the states but in the UK and I will be moving there at the end of the year.

So, I am married but not at all sure how I should answer the questions:

married but spouse does not work?
married but spouse does work?

Anyone know or have any experience with this?
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Re: W-4. How do I fill this out now that I am married?
« Reply #1 on: August 07, 2007, 09:05:40 AM »
When in doubt, opt for Married But Withhold at the Higher Single Rate and Zero Exemptions.  This *usually* results in overwithholding, so that you get a refund at the end of the year.

If you've got time on your hands and like to do a bit of maths, then you can opt for Married But Withhold at the Higher Single Rate and then use the worksheet to compute the exemptions yourself, subtracting two from the final answer (to give yourself a buffer). 
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