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    Jan 30, 2009, 11:46 PM
    What should I file for my W4
    I just got married July 2008... me and my husband both have 300-400 dollars taken from our paychecks every two weeks... I make about 34k a year and he makes 48k a year and his name is under our home we own... right now I claim 2 on my w4 but should I up it to 4 in order to get more money from my paychecks??
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    Feb 2, 2009, 11:00 AM
    No, you probably need to keep exactly where it is for now until you file your joint return and determine what your joint tax liability is for 2008.

    If you get a LARGE refund, then, yes, increase your W-4 exemptions to reduce your withholding.
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