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  • May 22, 2009, 01:49 PM
    Cacti
    Changing Marital Status
    Hi,

    I'm married since Oct 2008; came to USA in Nov 2008; I've enterted marital status as "Single" while filing employment forms, since my wife is not here with me.

    I'm curious to know if Federal Withheld amount from my pay-stub will be reduced if I change my marital status?

    Also, my wife will be in USA in Jan 2010; Can we file taxes jointly for year 2009 and claim exemptions?

    Regards,
  • May 23, 2009, 07:04 AM
    AtlantaTaxExpert
    Cacti:

    Yes, you can file jointly with your wife regardless of her physical location.

    Yes, entering MARRIED on the Form w-4 will result in LESS money being withheld from your salary.

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