Married moms what number do claim on your W-4? Even when single, I claimed 0. Should I claim myself? Now married & just had a baby confused about elections. Know it’s individual but seeking advice! TY

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Zero.. it will help make sure enough taxes are withdrawn. Also keep Single status on your work forms so that they withhold enough also. The laws are still antiquated which means as soon as you check married they withdraw less from the wife’s paycheck, meaning you’ll owe money at tax time and it can be a shock you won’t be prepared for... when filing married/joint it pushes your total hh income up and then you won’t have had enough taxes withheld. It’s a mess. So 0. And you can always ask an accountant (even if you don’t end up using them for your taxes)... mine educated me on all of this!

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what SVP1 said. I claim 0 and get extra tax withheld, just in case.

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Ask your accountant. It depends on your partner’s income as well.

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I always claim 0 and I am married with 2 kids. I would rather get money back than paying too little all year.

Ask your accountant.

I always claim 0 so we get the most taken out and don’t owe as much at the end.

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