How Do I File My W-4 Form Answers
How to fill out tax form W-4?
Q. I need to update my W-4 and need some help. I am married, wife is not working at the moment, but is looking for a job. We have always filed jointly. My question is, for a better return, should I even bother to enter the info or should I just enter zero for everything in check box #5? Some people tell me to just enter zero, others tell me I should at least claim myself in section A. Right now, according to my situation, my form looks like this: 3 allowances. But what if it changes in a few months when my wife finds a job? Should I change it then? Should I enter "1" for myself on section A since no one else claims me as a dependent? Should I enter "1" on section B since my spouse does not work Should I enter "1"… [cont.]
Asked by jetta_92gli - Mon Jan 11 15:52:41 2010 - United States - 1 Answers - Comments
A. Setting it up as Married and 3 allowances will be OK for now, however once your spouse starts working you should change it. When both work it's usually best to both claim "Married but withhold at the higher Single rate" and then go to the worksheet to figure the number of allowances (if your incomes differ widely) or simply claim 1 allowance each (if your incomes are similar). If you are reasonably sure that your spouse will find a job, I'd step it down to 2 allowances now just to be on the safe side.
Answered by Bash Limpbutt's Oozing Cyst c - Mon Jan 11 18:21:45 2010
Q. I need to update my W-4 and need some help. I am married, wife is not working at the moment, but is looking for a job. We have always filed jointly. My question is, for a better return, should I even bother to enter the info or should I just enter zero for everything in check box #5? Some people tell me to just enter zero, others tell me I should at least claim myself in section A. Right now, according to my situation, my form looks like this: 3 allowances. But what if it changes in a few months when my wife finds a job? Should I change it then? Should I enter "1" for myself on section A since no one else claims me as a dependent? Should I enter "1" on section B since my spouse does not work Should I enter "1"… [cont.]
Asked by jetta_92gli - Mon Jan 11 15:52:41 2010 - United States - 1 Answers - Comments
A. Setting it up as Married and 3 allowances will be OK for now, however once your spouse starts working you should change it. When both work it's usually best to both claim "Married but withhold at the higher Single rate" and then go to the worksheet to figure the number of allowances (if your incomes differ widely) or simply claim 1 allowance each (if your incomes are similar). If you are reasonably sure that your spouse will find a job, I'd step it down to 2 allowances now just to be on the safe side.
Answered by Bash Limpbutt's Oozing Cyst c - Mon Jan 11 18:21:45 2010
How exactly to fill out a Form W-4? Number of exemptions?
Q. So I'm not really sure what I'm doing. I'm a full time student (college), and a part time worker. I'm still a dependent under my father. When I initially filled out my W-4 I listed 1 as the number of exeptions, because that is how many it looked like I had. This is what I've been doing for the last few years (but at another job) and I have been getting a ton of my paycheck withheld (over $100 a paycheck). i never get a reimbursement check of any sort because my father has a ton of money saved up in my name for college in mutual funds and things. So I would like to keep my money if I can. Another student worker with me said he listed 8 as the number of exemptions he has. This way he gets ALL the money from his paycheck. Is that lying? And… [cont.]
Asked by Tom T - Thu Oct 23 17:15:26 2008 - United States - 5 Answers - Comments
A. You can list as many dependencies on a W-4 as you want... however when you file your return at the end of the year, you'll be owing all of the taxes that they didn't take out in your pay check. If he continues to lie on his return then that would be tax evasion and yes it is very, very illegal. My opinion is check with your Dad. If he is claiming you as a dependency then you can't claim yourself. This means you will have more taxes taken out of your check and he will have less taken out of his. However, if he makes more money than you then it is beneficial overall that he claims you because a dependency is a percentage. However, try and have a conversation with him explaining this and ask him if he can give you part of the tax break that… [cont.]
Answered by Bill - Thu Oct 23 17:25:23 2008
Q. So I'm not really sure what I'm doing. I'm a full time student (college), and a part time worker. I'm still a dependent under my father. When I initially filled out my W-4 I listed 1 as the number of exeptions, because that is how many it looked like I had. This is what I've been doing for the last few years (but at another job) and I have been getting a ton of my paycheck withheld (over $100 a paycheck). i never get a reimbursement check of any sort because my father has a ton of money saved up in my name for college in mutual funds and things. So I would like to keep my money if I can. Another student worker with me said he listed 8 as the number of exemptions he has. This way he gets ALL the money from his paycheck. Is that lying? And… [cont.]
Asked by Tom T - Thu Oct 23 17:15:26 2008 - United States - 5 Answers - Comments
A. You can list as many dependencies on a W-4 as you want... however when you file your return at the end of the year, you'll be owing all of the taxes that they didn't take out in your pay check. If he continues to lie on his return then that would be tax evasion and yes it is very, very illegal. My opinion is check with your Dad. If he is claiming you as a dependency then you can't claim yourself. This means you will have more taxes taken out of your check and he will have less taken out of his. However, if he makes more money than you then it is beneficial overall that he claims you because a dependency is a percentage. However, try and have a conversation with him explaining this and ask him if he can give you part of the tax break that… [cont.]
Answered by Bill - Thu Oct 23 17:25:23 2008
how do I file my taxes (W-4 forms) from outside the US?
Q. I am currently outside of the US and won't be back before the April deadline. I'm having my W-4 forms mailed to my friend but I don't know what to do next.. Do I have him file them for me with some company like H&R (and is that even legal?) Do I have him mail them to me and then I can file them through the embassy (and do they offer any such service?) and PLEASE.. don't tell me to e-file as I'd rather not do that :) Thanks in advance!
Asked by hanna a - Fri Jan 22 21:04:52 2010 - United States - 3 Answers - Comments
Q. I am currently outside of the US and won't be back before the April deadline. I'm having my W-4 forms mailed to my friend but I don't know what to do next.. Do I have him file them for me with some company like H&R (and is that even legal?) Do I have him mail them to me and then I can file them through the embassy (and do they offer any such service?) and PLEASE.. don't tell me to e-file as I'd rather not do that :) Thanks in advance!
Asked by hanna a - Fri Jan 22 21:04:52 2010 - United States - 3 Answers - Comments
Question filling out W-4?
Q. Hello all, I'm having a problem filling out W-4 form. I have been living with my wife for 4yrs and we have a child together. She hasn't worked the entire 4 yrs. For the first two years we weren't married so I claimed HOH. After we got married of course I changed my filing status, and I had 4 allowances{2 Fed, 2 State}. My wife is going back to work effective 11/29/10, and started filling out all the necessary paper work. My salary is only $34k/yr, she will make between $26-$30k/yr. Not sure of the exact amount. I should also mention that she has an older son from a previous relationship, but he was living with his father the entire time until Jan of this year. For persoanl reasons, I don't want to claim him even though I've been the sole… [cont.]
Asked by malcolm c - Tue Nov 23 16:13:55 2010 - United States - 5 Answers - Comments
A. Good answer from the "bash" bug - you can also look @ www.paycheckcity.com for their calculators
Answered by Happy Gramps - Tue Nov 23 16:50:44 2010
Q. Hello all, I'm having a problem filling out W-4 form. I have been living with my wife for 4yrs and we have a child together. She hasn't worked the entire 4 yrs. For the first two years we weren't married so I claimed HOH. After we got married of course I changed my filing status, and I had 4 allowances{2 Fed, 2 State}. My wife is going back to work effective 11/29/10, and started filling out all the necessary paper work. My salary is only $34k/yr, she will make between $26-$30k/yr. Not sure of the exact amount. I should also mention that she has an older son from a previous relationship, but he was living with his father the entire time until Jan of this year. For persoanl reasons, I don't want to claim him even though I've been the sole… [cont.]
Asked by malcolm c - Tue Nov 23 16:13:55 2010 - United States - 5 Answers - Comments
A. Good answer from the "bash" bug - you can also look @ www.paycheckcity.com for their calculators
Answered by Happy Gramps - Tue Nov 23 16:50:44 2010
Can I file two returns at the same time?
Q. I did not file my taxes last years because I never got my w-2 forms from my employers, and I want to file both this year. I moved and they never mailed them to my new address, but I want to try and get them and then file both returns at the same time. If I do file them both will I get two returns? On my pay stub there is no fed with holding tax, it says what my federal taxable wages are but fed with holding, what does that mean? Is it because I have all 4 of my kids on my w-4 form at work? I also have a student loan that they are going to take out of my tax return how wil this affect me when filing my returns?
Asked by Robyn - Sun Dec 20 08:48:35 2009 - Other - Taxes - 3 Answers - Comments
A. For Federal Tax Returns you can call IRS at 1-800-829-0922 or 1-800-829-8374 to request the W2 (wage information transcript) IRS will mail them to you and you should receive them in 7-10 days. OR visit IRS local walk-in office in your city to obtain the W2. Don't file your 2008 return with your pay stub as it has different amounts from your w2. It is better to file 2008 before you file your 2009, B/C if you are expecting a refund on your 2009, IRS will hold your 2009 refund until you file your 2008 tax return. Processing of 2008 or prior tax returns take 6-12 weeks to process. (usually takes the 12 weeks, because IRS if suspicious of why return was not filed timely, so a lot more research is need to process the return.) If you have a… [cont.]
Answered by Ms. Angel.. - Sun Dec 20 16:50:23 2009
Q. I did not file my taxes last years because I never got my w-2 forms from my employers, and I want to file both this year. I moved and they never mailed them to my new address, but I want to try and get them and then file both returns at the same time. If I do file them both will I get two returns? On my pay stub there is no fed with holding tax, it says what my federal taxable wages are but fed with holding, what does that mean? Is it because I have all 4 of my kids on my w-4 form at work? I also have a student loan that they are going to take out of my tax return how wil this affect me when filing my returns?
Asked by Robyn - Sun Dec 20 08:48:35 2009 - Other - Taxes - 3 Answers - Comments
A. For Federal Tax Returns you can call IRS at 1-800-829-0922 or 1-800-829-8374 to request the W2 (wage information transcript) IRS will mail them to you and you should receive them in 7-10 days. OR visit IRS local walk-in office in your city to obtain the W2. Don't file your 2008 return with your pay stub as it has different amounts from your w2. It is better to file 2008 before you file your 2009, B/C if you are expecting a refund on your 2009, IRS will hold your 2009 refund until you file your 2008 tax return. Processing of 2008 or prior tax returns take 6-12 weeks to process. (usually takes the 12 weeks, because IRS if suspicious of why return was not filed timely, so a lot more research is need to process the return.) If you have a… [cont.]
Answered by Ms. Angel.. - Sun Dec 20 16:50:23 2009
Can I put exempt on my UC W-4/DE 4 form?
Q. I'm currently a college student. I'm going to be working part-time--20 hours a week--for $7.76/hour and I'm going to be claimed as a dependent under my mom. I've already handed in my W-4 and put exempt on it, so should I just leave it or change it? Oh yeah, if I should change it, what should I change it to and how do I go about changing it. Thanks I'm guessing that I'm going to be working twenty hours a week for the remainder of the year since I will be here for Summer as well. One more question: When they say I have to file a tax return if I make over $5,150 earned income, does that mean if i make more than $5,150 starting from January 1st until December 31st of the same year? For example, if I work 20 hours every week from now until… [cont.]
Asked by blah b - Thu Apr 19 22:33:56 2007 - United States - 1 Answers - Comments
A. That's cutting it REAL close. If you go anything over 20 hours per week during the summer -- such as if you're not in class and have nothing else to do -- you're going to be in a world of hurt come tax time.
Answered by Bostonian In MO - Fri Apr 20 08:09:17 2007
Q. I'm currently a college student. I'm going to be working part-time--20 hours a week--for $7.76/hour and I'm going to be claimed as a dependent under my mom. I've already handed in my W-4 and put exempt on it, so should I just leave it or change it? Oh yeah, if I should change it, what should I change it to and how do I go about changing it. Thanks I'm guessing that I'm going to be working twenty hours a week for the remainder of the year since I will be here for Summer as well. One more question: When they say I have to file a tax return if I make over $5,150 earned income, does that mean if i make more than $5,150 starting from January 1st until December 31st of the same year? For example, if I work 20 hours every week from now until… [cont.]
Asked by blah b - Thu Apr 19 22:33:56 2007 - United States - 1 Answers - Comments
A. That's cutting it REAL close. If you go anything over 20 hours per week during the summer -- such as if you're not in class and have nothing else to do -- you're going to be in a world of hurt come tax time.
Answered by Bostonian In MO - Fri Apr 20 08:09:17 2007
How do I fill out my W-4 tax form?
Q. Okay I need to change my W-4 form and don't know how to fill it out. Before I was single and filed 0 whatever that means. Now I am married (since May 08) and my husband does not work and I have one child. He was born on Aug 23 08. Can someone please help. How should I fill this out? I don't want to end up oweing money when I go to file.
Asked by angel s - Fri Oct 10 17:08:36 2008 - United States - 1 Answers - Comments
A. Since you are married with one child, and your husband isn't working, you could safely claim 3 allowances on your W-4. You could claim an additional 2 for the child tax credit for your child if your income is within the limits stated on the W-4 form.
Answered by Judy - Fri Oct 10 17:19:02 2008
Q. Okay I need to change my W-4 form and don't know how to fill it out. Before I was single and filed 0 whatever that means. Now I am married (since May 08) and my husband does not work and I have one child. He was born on Aug 23 08. Can someone please help. How should I fill this out? I don't want to end up oweing money when I go to file.
Asked by angel s - Fri Oct 10 17:08:36 2008 - United States - 1 Answers - Comments
A. Since you are married with one child, and your husband isn't working, you could safely claim 3 allowances on your W-4. You could claim an additional 2 for the child tax credit for your child if your income is within the limits stated on the W-4 form.
Answered by Judy - Fri Oct 10 17:19:02 2008
Child Tax Credit & W-4?
Q. I am starting a new job, and I need to fill out my W-4 form. We had a son in 2009, and in 2009 and 2010 we claimed the Child Tax Credit when we filed our taxes. I see that I can claim this in my paycheck. How does this work? Is it worth it, or should we just leave it for when we file our taxes? A little note: my job is only PT, and I don't make very much. My husband is the main wage earner, we file jointly, and he claims 3 (him, my son, and myself).
Asked by Scoob-E - Fri Feb 4 19:20:49 2011 - United States - 2 Answers - Comments
A. The W-4 is input to a formula for determining withholding. It uses allowances to try to sync the amount you owe to the amount withheld. The child and the child tax credit would add 2 to the formula. The W-4 may be legit at 5 or 6. But that is for both of you. If hubby is using married 3, you should use no more than married 1 or 2.
Answered by a tax lady - Fri Feb 4 22:14:42 2011
Q. I am starting a new job, and I need to fill out my W-4 form. We had a son in 2009, and in 2009 and 2010 we claimed the Child Tax Credit when we filed our taxes. I see that I can claim this in my paycheck. How does this work? Is it worth it, or should we just leave it for when we file our taxes? A little note: my job is only PT, and I don't make very much. My husband is the main wage earner, we file jointly, and he claims 3 (him, my son, and myself).
Asked by Scoob-E - Fri Feb 4 19:20:49 2011 - United States - 2 Answers - Comments
A. The W-4 is input to a formula for determining withholding. It uses allowances to try to sync the amount you owe to the amount withheld. The child and the child tax credit would add 2 to the formula. The W-4 may be legit at 5 or 6. But that is for both of you. If hubby is using married 3, you should use no more than married 1 or 2.
Answered by a tax lady - Fri Feb 4 22:14:42 2011
married, first time filling out W-4?
Q. most on the form I put in '1's I am married. it is not a yearly job, but hourly at $16ph. I make more than my hubby, but he works for his mums business (he gets paid cash) but does not make enough in a year to actually file taxes. I'm still confused on the part where, do I pay less taxes per month and then collect a huge refund at the end of the year OR do I pay huge taxes each month and then collect less at the end of the tax year. sorry I just moved to this country so I'm still trying to understand the whole tax system and how it works.
Asked by bubbe2005 - Tue May 12 21:07:32 2009 - United States - 1 Answers - Comments
A. If he makes over $400 with those "cash" payments, he is required to file. And if he files a joint return with you, he is required to report the income from the first dollar. So he's committing tax evasion, and he, you and his mom can all have major problems when he gets caught. That said, you have the withholding part backwards. If you pay in MORE out of your paychecks you'd get a larger refund, or owe LESS, when you file your tax return. If you have less taken out, then either your refund would be smaller or you'd owe more. The total money is the same, it just changes when you pay it.
Answered by Judy - Tue May 12 21:20:19 2009
Q. most on the form I put in '1's I am married. it is not a yearly job, but hourly at $16ph. I make more than my hubby, but he works for his mums business (he gets paid cash) but does not make enough in a year to actually file taxes. I'm still confused on the part where, do I pay less taxes per month and then collect a huge refund at the end of the year OR do I pay huge taxes each month and then collect less at the end of the tax year. sorry I just moved to this country so I'm still trying to understand the whole tax system and how it works.
Asked by bubbe2005 - Tue May 12 21:07:32 2009 - United States - 1 Answers - Comments
A. If he makes over $400 with those "cash" payments, he is required to file. And if he files a joint return with you, he is required to report the income from the first dollar. So he's committing tax evasion, and he, you and his mom can all have major problems when he gets caught. That said, you have the withholding part backwards. If you pay in MORE out of your paychecks you'd get a larger refund, or owe LESS, when you file your tax return. If you have less taken out, then either your refund would be smaller or you'd owe more. The total money is the same, it just changes when you pay it.
Answered by Judy - Tue May 12 21:20:19 2009
How do I claim my wife on my w-4 tax form?
Q. I have a question in regards to the w-4 tax form. I married my wife in March but she didn't work until November due to her moving to the states and going through the immigration process. Now that she has a job they are having her fill out a w-4 and I'm not sure how to fill it out since she's only going to be working for 2 months this year. I have always filed single and I am still getting the same amount of taxes taken out as if I still was. Can anyone give me some advice? I appreciate it!
Asked by La Francesa - Sun Nov 13 20:46:28 2011 - United States - 6 Answers - Comments
Q. I have a question in regards to the w-4 tax form. I married my wife in March but she didn't work until November due to her moving to the states and going through the immigration process. Now that she has a job they are having her fill out a w-4 and I'm not sure how to fill it out since she's only going to be working for 2 months this year. I have always filed single and I am still getting the same amount of taxes taken out as if I still was. Can anyone give me some advice? I appreciate it!
Asked by La Francesa - Sun Nov 13 20:46:28 2011 - United States - 6 Answers - Comments
How to write "reason why you feel qualified for this position"?
Q. Hi, I found a job as a payroll clerk in a local school district I would like to apply, but on the application, I have to write the reason why I feel qualified for this position. I'm confused as to what exactly I am expected to write since I know how to write but it's not one of my strongest subjects. The qualifications and major duties of the job are these: Qualifications: TEA certification requirements High School Graduate or GED Payroll experience preferred Computer literate Knowledgeable of Federal Employment Laws Able to meet deadlines Good communication skills Follow orders Major Responsibilities and Duties Explain employment forms (W-4, I-9 etc.) to all employees as needed. Explain school benefits (Insurance, TRS, Sick Leave, etc.)… [cont.]
Asked by christy321014 - Mon Nov 15 02:38:42 2010 - Other - Careers & Employment - 1 Answers - Comments
A. The interview is just a trick. All they want to know is: How badly do you want this job? Another thing: We have control of the process not the outcome. Don't beat yourself up because despite doing your best, you did not get a job (have the outcome you wanted). Stress is our perceived chance of success. That all depends on what you define as success. If success is getting this job, you will be stressed and probably not get the job (because of that stress). If success is: you learned something about the job searching process, and will be more efficient next time. You have not only a greater chance of getting the job, but you are also more relaxed, and can think more clearly if you get the interview. We learn the most from failures, successes… [cont.]
Answered by The Boogie Man - Mon Nov 15 05:10:45 2010
Q. Hi, I found a job as a payroll clerk in a local school district I would like to apply, but on the application, I have to write the reason why I feel qualified for this position. I'm confused as to what exactly I am expected to write since I know how to write but it's not one of my strongest subjects. The qualifications and major duties of the job are these: Qualifications: TEA certification requirements High School Graduate or GED Payroll experience preferred Computer literate Knowledgeable of Federal Employment Laws Able to meet deadlines Good communication skills Follow orders Major Responsibilities and Duties Explain employment forms (W-4, I-9 etc.) to all employees as needed. Explain school benefits (Insurance, TRS, Sick Leave, etc.)… [cont.]
Asked by christy321014 - Mon Nov 15 02:38:42 2010 - Other - Careers & Employment - 1 Answers - Comments
A. The interview is just a trick. All they want to know is: How badly do you want this job? Another thing: We have control of the process not the outcome. Don't beat yourself up because despite doing your best, you did not get a job (have the outcome you wanted). Stress is our perceived chance of success. That all depends on what you define as success. If success is getting this job, you will be stressed and probably not get the job (because of that stress). If success is: you learned something about the job searching process, and will be more efficient next time. You have not only a greater chance of getting the job, but you are also more relaxed, and can think more clearly if you get the interview. We learn the most from failures, successes… [cont.]
Answered by The Boogie Man - Mon Nov 15 05:10:45 2010
How long do companies keep W-4 forms?
Q. I have to do a report for my finance class and had a few questions about W-4 forms I can't seem to find the answers to. How many years do companies keep a W-4 form on file? Say I've been working for a large corporation for years, but didn't fill out my W-4 for 2010. Can the company still use my previous 2009 W-4 until I fill out the 2010? Or is there a annual deadline for filling out and submitting W-4 forms? Also, is there a law that a company has to keep a W-4 form on file for 4 years before discarding it?
Asked by MLAchick69 - Wed Jan 26 18:27:20 2011 - Other - Business & Finance - 1 Answers - Comments
Q. I have to do a report for my finance class and had a few questions about W-4 forms I can't seem to find the answers to. How many years do companies keep a W-4 form on file? Say I've been working for a large corporation for years, but didn't fill out my W-4 for 2010. Can the company still use my previous 2009 W-4 until I fill out the 2010? Or is there a annual deadline for filling out and submitting W-4 forms? Also, is there a law that a company has to keep a W-4 form on file for 4 years before discarding it?
Asked by MLAchick69 - Wed Jan 26 18:27:20 2011 - Other - Business & Finance - 1 Answers - Comments
How to fill out a w-4 now that married?
Q. Recently got married and will be filing joint taxes next year. Was curious when filing out the w-4 form if both my husband and I need to fill out the "two earners/multiple jobs" section. Or if just one of us fills this out? I attempted to fill out this section and the amount the w-4 came up with as withholding from my paycheck every week seemed high. Other information - my husband makes more money then I do we have no kids or dependents or other jobs and with holdings. Thanks
Asked by Janiney - Wed Jan 6 20:34:51 2010 - United States - 1 Answers - Comments
A. you file your W-4 as married and you discuss it with your husband how you should divide your exemptions, he takes all, or you split between you etc and for every $3650 of other deductions such as standard(or itemized) you claim that is another exemption you can put on your W-4
Answered by tro - Wed Jan 6 20:41:08 2010
Q. Recently got married and will be filing joint taxes next year. Was curious when filing out the w-4 form if both my husband and I need to fill out the "two earners/multiple jobs" section. Or if just one of us fills this out? I attempted to fill out this section and the amount the w-4 came up with as withholding from my paycheck every week seemed high. Other information - my husband makes more money then I do we have no kids or dependents or other jobs and with holdings. Thanks
Asked by Janiney - Wed Jan 6 20:34:51 2010 - United States - 1 Answers - Comments
A. you file your W-4 as married and you discuss it with your husband how you should divide your exemptions, he takes all, or you split between you etc and for every $3650 of other deductions such as standard(or itemized) you claim that is another exemption you can put on your W-4
Answered by tro - Wed Jan 6 20:41:08 2010
How do I fill out W-4 form as a student with two jobs?
Q. I'm a full time student with a job that's part time and about to get a second job that will also be part time. My parents file me as a dependent. How would I fill out the W-4 form? Is it necessary for me to fill out the "Two-Earners/Multiple Jobs Worksheet"?
Asked by Michelle E - Sat Jan 19 14:25:25 2008 - United States - 2 Answers - Comments
A. The irs has a great calculator that will help you with filling our your W-4 www.irs.gov
Answered by LEL61719 - Sat Jan 19 14:34:46 2008
Q. I'm a full time student with a job that's part time and about to get a second job that will also be part time. My parents file me as a dependent. How would I fill out the W-4 form? Is it necessary for me to fill out the "Two-Earners/Multiple Jobs Worksheet"?
Asked by Michelle E - Sat Jan 19 14:25:25 2008 - United States - 2 Answers - Comments
A. The irs has a great calculator that will help you with filling our your W-4 www.irs.gov
Answered by LEL61719 - Sat Jan 19 14:34:46 2008
How do I know if I'm supposed to file Federal Income Taxes?
Q. I'm 22, and I live at home with my parents. I'm pretty sure my dad (as always) will list me as a dependent. However, I did start a job at a test-prep company at the very end of February, and I'm still waiting for my first paycheck to be processed. Therefore, I wouldn't have any money to give to Uncle Sam to begin with. I did fill out that W-4 tax form when I first got the job, and turned it into my employer. And I heard somewhere that if you make less than $2000 in that year, you don't have to file federal income taxes anyway. So am I clear?
Asked by I Score With Every Woman I Meet - Mon Apr 11 12:37:51 2011 - United States - 3 Answers - Comments
A. The tax returns that are due on April 18th are for income earned in 2010. If you did not have a job and earn income at any point last year, you have do not need to file because you did not pay any taxes to the government in the first place. You will have to file next year for income earned from this new job. As for that rule, don't listen to it. It's a way for the federal government to keep any money in taxes that you might have overpayed. Generally, if you make less than the cut off, you get all of your taxes back, so it's worth filing.
Answered by Remy - Mon Apr 11 12:42:44 2011
Q. I'm 22, and I live at home with my parents. I'm pretty sure my dad (as always) will list me as a dependent. However, I did start a job at a test-prep company at the very end of February, and I'm still waiting for my first paycheck to be processed. Therefore, I wouldn't have any money to give to Uncle Sam to begin with. I did fill out that W-4 tax form when I first got the job, and turned it into my employer. And I heard somewhere that if you make less than $2000 in that year, you don't have to file federal income taxes anyway. So am I clear?
Asked by I Score With Every Woman I Meet - Mon Apr 11 12:37:51 2011 - United States - 3 Answers - Comments
A. The tax returns that are due on April 18th are for income earned in 2010. If you did not have a job and earn income at any point last year, you have do not need to file because you did not pay any taxes to the government in the first place. You will have to file next year for income earned from this new job. As for that rule, don't listen to it. It's a way for the federal government to keep any money in taxes that you might have overpayed. Generally, if you make less than the cut off, you get all of your taxes back, so it's worth filing.
Answered by Remy - Mon Apr 11 12:42:44 2011
My fiance & I need help in deciding what to claim on his W-4 form.Please help (any tax accountants out there?)
Q. My fiance and I have a child that was just born this year. I was working until just a few weeks ago, but do NOT plan to go back to work. He is filling out a new Maine W-4 form and we are both confused as to how many he should claim. He owes for 2 past years of taxes and when we go to file this years taxes they will be taking his taxes, or at least most of them. As he was filling out the W-4 he noticed he can claim like 6 because we are not married, he is the only working parent of our daughter, and makes less than 5000.00 per year. I think he should just claim 3. One for himself, one for head of household, and one for the independant. Should he claim all the other stuff, like single parent making less than 5000.00 year? We do plan to marry… [cont.]
Asked by familycomp3 - Tue Jun 10 10:33:27 2008 - United States - 3 Answers - Comments
A. Your question is one of personal preference so only he can answer it. Does he want to break even - no refund and nothing owed at the end of year? That determines everything. If it were me, I would try to get the back taxes paid off before worrying about anything else. The last thing you need it those hanging over your new family. One good way to do that is to have a lot of tax withheld from his income, so he will get a large refund, which will go to pay those back taxes off. Whether you do that or not, you sound like your wedding date is flexible enough that you would be willing to make it in 2008 or 2009 if there were a lot of tax difference. They could very well be but you haven't given enough details to determine that. If you are still… [cont.]
Answered by Bob F - Tue Jun 10 10:58:48 2008
Q. My fiance and I have a child that was just born this year. I was working until just a few weeks ago, but do NOT plan to go back to work. He is filling out a new Maine W-4 form and we are both confused as to how many he should claim. He owes for 2 past years of taxes and when we go to file this years taxes they will be taking his taxes, or at least most of them. As he was filling out the W-4 he noticed he can claim like 6 because we are not married, he is the only working parent of our daughter, and makes less than 5000.00 per year. I think he should just claim 3. One for himself, one for head of household, and one for the independant. Should he claim all the other stuff, like single parent making less than 5000.00 year? We do plan to marry… [cont.]
Asked by familycomp3 - Tue Jun 10 10:33:27 2008 - United States - 3 Answers - Comments
A. Your question is one of personal preference so only he can answer it. Does he want to break even - no refund and nothing owed at the end of year? That determines everything. If it were me, I would try to get the back taxes paid off before worrying about anything else. The last thing you need it those hanging over your new family. One good way to do that is to have a lot of tax withheld from his income, so he will get a large refund, which will go to pay those back taxes off. Whether you do that or not, you sound like your wedding date is flexible enough that you would be willing to make it in 2008 or 2009 if there were a lot of tax difference. They could very well be but you haven't given enough details to determine that. If you are still… [cont.]
Answered by Bob F - Tue Jun 10 10:58:48 2008
I can not obtain my W-4 form from my employer for the year 2006. what should i do? Will the IRS do it for me?
Q. My employer went out of business and i can't get my W-4 forms from them. How do i go about filing for that year?
Asked by junemtnman - Thu May 1 05:47:24 2008 - United States - 2 Answers - Comments
A. You mean W-2. A W-4 is something you fill out to tell your employer how much tax to withhold (way too late for that for 2006). You can do IRS Form 4506T to get a transcript of what IRS records they have for you that year. They may have W-2 info if your old employer filed it. You have up to 3 years from normal filing date to file for a refund. But if you owe, they have longer than that to come after you.
Answered by efflandt - Thu May 1 08:51:48 2008
Q. My employer went out of business and i can't get my W-4 forms from them. How do i go about filing for that year?
Asked by junemtnman - Thu May 1 05:47:24 2008 - United States - 2 Answers - Comments
A. You mean W-2. A W-4 is something you fill out to tell your employer how much tax to withhold (way too late for that for 2006). You can do IRS Form 4506T to get a transcript of what IRS records they have for you that year. They may have W-2 info if your old employer filed it. You have up to 3 years from normal filing date to file for a refund. But if you owe, they have longer than that to come after you.
Answered by efflandt - Thu May 1 08:51:48 2008
tax forms help!?
Q. h I, i work at a restauarnt in illinois, i been working since june 2007. i got my w-2 form back. i need to file my tax, and my return. i need to know where do i file?? i want to do it solo- ONLINE. what website do i do it on? and how and what form do i file? where can i get help for this? and how do i make sure i do not mess up?? help me pls?? i got this answered but i do not know which form to file??? w-4 or 1040 or what?? i need the one for refund and free?? do they all do refund??>
Asked by sam s - Mon Jan 28 19:34:17 2008 - United States - 2 Answers - Comments
A. Here is a link to the IRS free efile: Just pick a company and start the process! They totally walk you through it each step of the way...they will even pick the form for you to use and fill it in for you as you input your information...it is extremely easy and they check for errors at the end so you really don't have to much to worry about! And yes, they all do the refund if you are due one...even the FREE efile sites! I use H & R Block online and have never had a problem...if you choose direct deposit instead of the IRS mailing you a paper check, then you will get your refund even faster...in a week to 10 days!
Answered by MarineMom - Mon Jan 28 19:45:53 2008
Q. h I, i work at a restauarnt in illinois, i been working since june 2007. i got my w-2 form back. i need to file my tax, and my return. i need to know where do i file?? i want to do it solo- ONLINE. what website do i do it on? and how and what form do i file? where can i get help for this? and how do i make sure i do not mess up?? help me pls?? i got this answered but i do not know which form to file??? w-4 or 1040 or what?? i need the one for refund and free?? do they all do refund??>
Asked by sam s - Mon Jan 28 19:34:17 2008 - United States - 2 Answers - Comments
A. Here is a link to the IRS free efile: Just pick a company and start the process! They totally walk you through it each step of the way...they will even pick the form for you to use and fill it in for you as you input your information...it is extremely easy and they check for errors at the end so you really don't have to much to worry about! And yes, they all do the refund if you are due one...even the FREE efile sites! I use H & R Block online and have never had a problem...if you choose direct deposit instead of the IRS mailing you a paper check, then you will get your refund even faster...in a week to 10 days!
Answered by MarineMom - Mon Jan 28 19:45:53 2008
What can I claim on my W-2 / W-4?
Q. Is there a formula that I can use to figure out what I can claim on my W-2 so that I can have just enough taxes taken out during the year so that I can be sure that I won't owe anything extra when I file my annual tax returns while allowing me to collect more on my paycheck? I've already looked at the W-4 form that I will need to submit to my employer but how do I know if I'm claiming too much and will owe more money at the end of the year? HELP?
Asked by Aliso gal - Mon Jun 28 19:37:27 2010 - United States - 2 Answers - Comments
Q. Is there a formula that I can use to figure out what I can claim on my W-2 so that I can have just enough taxes taken out during the year so that I can be sure that I won't owe anything extra when I file my annual tax returns while allowing me to collect more on my paycheck? I've already looked at the W-4 form that I will need to submit to my employer but how do I know if I'm claiming too much and will owe more money at the end of the year? HELP?
Asked by Aliso gal - Mon Jun 28 19:37:27 2010 - United States - 2 Answers - Comments
How to correctly fill out my W-4? Filed for unemployment for 5 months?
Q. In the past years I have "lend" the government interest free money..but I always received a Refund when I filed my Income Taxes, not bad!! but I think I might be having way too much money being taken out from my paycheck - money that I could be saving. Reading through some Yahoo questions, I was able to fill out my W-4 through this site www.paycheckcity.com. It was very helpful and based on the questions that I answered; I was able to figure out that I should claim 2 allowances. I am single and earn $65,000 yearly. My REAL concern is about my unemployment benefits, I was laid off and was collecting unemployment, but no taxes were being taken out..as I needed as much as possible to cover my mortgage and other financial… [cont.]
Asked by CTconcernedwTAXES - Mon Sep 22 16:39:12 2008 - United States - 4 Answers - Comments
A. I agree that it's time to crunch some numbers. Especially if money is tight after being unemployed. Another tool--the withholding calculator at IRS.gov. If you know roughly what you will make per paycheck (or have the first paycheck numbers, ala www.paycheckcity.com), you can run the calculator and see if you are on target for a refund for 2008. Alternately, get a blank 2007 tax form. Fill it in (1040ES will have the 2008 tax rates) and see approximately what you will owe in tax for the year. Then subtract out any money already withheld. The rest is what you need to have saved/withheld between now and December. You can pick an allowance number on the W-4 and then add to the total amount withheld by asking for a fixed extra sum to be… [cont.]
Answered by a tax lady - Tue Sep 23 10:49:45 2008
Q. In the past years I have "lend" the government interest free money..but I always received a Refund when I filed my Income Taxes, not bad!! but I think I might be having way too much money being taken out from my paycheck - money that I could be saving. Reading through some Yahoo questions, I was able to fill out my W-4 through this site www.paycheckcity.com. It was very helpful and based on the questions that I answered; I was able to figure out that I should claim 2 allowances. I am single and earn $65,000 yearly. My REAL concern is about my unemployment benefits, I was laid off and was collecting unemployment, but no taxes were being taken out..as I needed as much as possible to cover my mortgage and other financial… [cont.]
Asked by CTconcernedwTAXES - Mon Sep 22 16:39:12 2008 - United States - 4 Answers - Comments
A. I agree that it's time to crunch some numbers. Especially if money is tight after being unemployed. Another tool--the withholding calculator at IRS.gov. If you know roughly what you will make per paycheck (or have the first paycheck numbers, ala www.paycheckcity.com), you can run the calculator and see if you are on target for a refund for 2008. Alternately, get a blank 2007 tax form. Fill it in (1040ES will have the 2008 tax rates) and see approximately what you will owe in tax for the year. Then subtract out any money already withheld. The rest is what you need to have saved/withheld between now and December. You can pick an allowance number on the W-4 and then add to the total amount withheld by asking for a fixed extra sum to be… [cont.]
Answered by a tax lady - Tue Sep 23 10:49:45 2008
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