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    Apr 5, 2012, 07:10 AM
    W-4 Form Clarification required
    I am Married and have not applied for a dependent visa for my spouse, I came to the US in March (mid 2012), and I am going to be in the US till September, no plans of getting my husband here.I do not have kids.

    Please clarify as to what should I fill in the Personal Allowances Worksheet

    A,B,C,D,E,F,G,H,

    3.radio button where it says single/Married/Married but withhold at higher single rate.

    How many points do I qualify for?

    Thanks!
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    Apr 5, 2012, 03:55 PM
    If you AND your husband are both working, you BOTH need to over-withhold.

    BOTH of you should claim SINGLE status with ONE allowance.
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    Apr 6, 2012, 02:21 PM
    Thanks,
    1.will I be eligible for head of house hold then?

    And
    2.in the place where it asks for the marital status, should I just select Single?
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    Apr 7, 2012, 11:37 PM
    Select SINGLE. Head of Household requires children.
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