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    jenishshah Posts: 1, Reputation: 1
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    Dec 10, 2012, 10:45 AM
    Help required in filling up W4
    Hi,

    I have just entered US in June 2012 as this is my first year I have too much confusion while filling up W4.

    I came to US on H1 with my wife and kid on dependent visas H4.

    When I came to US my employer asked me to put 1 as "Total number of allowances you are Claiming" question 5. Also my employer asked me to mark myself as "Single" even though I am married and have one kid.

    Now I have changed my employer, so I need to again fill up W4 form. I was confused should I fill up the form the same way as earlier employer asked me to do? Like putting "Single" and total allowance as "1"?

    If I go from allowances A to G in the form my total allowances are coming to 4.

    Can anybody please help me in resolving this query? Its very urgent for me as I need to give this form to my employer today itself.

    Thanks,
    Jenish
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    AtlantaTaxExpert Posts: 21,836, Reputation: 846
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    Dec 10, 2012, 07:59 PM
    If your new employer allows it, claim MARRIED status with THREE allowances (one for you, your wife and child).

    However, do NOT worry about it, because the W-4 only dictates what is withheld for federal income taxes. You will pay the correct tax when you file your return, and get any over-payment as a refund.
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