Outlaw Woman
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For your W4, yes you can mark the Yes, I am married, but withhold at the higher single rate option. Then your employer will withhold more taxes, so you stand less of a chance of owing the government when you file your federal. Perfectly legal, it is not fraud! |
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Dixie Darlin'
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Yes you can do that on your W4, it does not matter, all this document does is let your employer know how much taxes to withhold. You can check the married box, but withhold at the higher single rate, or even specify how much money you want withheld from each check. |
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Judy1
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On your W-4, you can, or can check "married but withhold at higher single rate" which would do the same thing. On your actual tax return though, you can't file as single. |
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Tomk
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On line 6 of the W4, you can indicate the additional amount you wish to have withheld each paycheck. If you ended up owing $520 this year, then enter $10 (if you are paid weekly) or $20 (if you are paid every other week) on line 6.
I know people who check Single and zero when they are married. I don't know that it's illegal but just do it the right way and there are no worries. |
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stephenweinstein
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If you want more taxes withheld, the correct way to complete your W-4 is to check your correct marital status and either (a) enter a lower number (such as 0) for "allowances" on line 5 or (b) enter an amount (however much more to want withheld) for "Additional amount, if any, you want withheld from each paycheck" on line 6. |
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hrblocksusan
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There is an option on the W4 that is perfect for you. You can check the box that states - Married but withhold at the single rate. That way your employer will withhold more than if you just checked married and you can acheive the desired result.
Sue from H&R Block
This advice was prepared based on our understanding of the tax law in effect at the time it was written as it applies to the facts that you provided. |
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Jane
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Yes you can on your W-4. Perfectly legal. At year end when you file your tax return you file as married. I always do my W-4 for withholding as Single Zero |
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ninasgramma
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You can choose to withhold taxes at a single rate on your W-4.
When you file your tax return, your filing status cannot be single if you are married. |
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panti-slave2006
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when you fill out your Form W4 (by filling it in) you will see, to the right of where you enter your name and address, a field where you can choose how you want your withholding handled: options you will see are: Single, Married, or Married but withhold at Single Rate. you will also see a field where you may enter additional amount to withhold per paycheck THIS IS OPTIONAL...you do not have to enter any amount here, but if you want no additional withheld, then be sure to Zero out the box.
as for reasons to have withholding taken at the (higher) single rate, these include assuring that sufficient taxes are withheld during the year, so that you don't have to write a HUGE check to the Internal Revenue Service in April |
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Big Woof
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You can claim any amount you want on the W-4. It is not a legal document. It is only a guideline. In fact, you can claim 9 if you want. However, you are the one responsible for paying your tax bill at the end of the year. |
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hrblockerrolquinn
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Dear JON: Your W4 is just a tool your employer uses to withhold federal income tax from your pay check. It is sometimes a best guess estimate of what your tax liability will be for the entire year. The IRS only looks at what you paid vs. what you owe. If you find you are making too much money for the W4 set up, you need to have an additional amount taken out each paycheck. This also can be done on your W4. I urge my clients to get a how-goes-it evaluation every June or July because there is still time to correct your W4 mid year.
This advice was prepared based on our understanding of the tax law in effect at the time it was written as it applies to the facts that you provide. Click on my profile to read more.
Errol Quinn Enrolled Agent Master Tax Advisor |
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OFFICER SEXY PEACH
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you can mark married but request to be taxed at the single tax rate so it doesn't matter,but i don't know why you'd rather be taxed at a higher rate?if you're talking about filing status for income purposes you can't file single and you pay more taxes that way anyhow,file joint with your spouse it's most times the best way. |
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Josh
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That's fraud mate.
No, seriously, I'm calling 911. |
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