Is it illegal to check the single box when you are married?
Does this depend on whether your spouse works?
Please I need correct information…Please do not guess!
2007-01-18 16:13:49 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Business & Finance ➔ Taxes ➔ United States
You can put whatever you want on the W-4 form. If you are married and only one of you works, checking the single box will just mean that they will withhold more taxes from your wages than necessary.
2007-01-18 16:38:50 · answer #1 · answered by jseah114 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The W-4 form is to tell your employer how many deductions you want taken out. This is how they formulate your tax on your check. The more deductions you claim, the more money they take out. The idea is to take out the most amount of deductions as possible, without having to pay taxes at the end of the year. That way you get to keep more of your money. The larger the refund you get, means you need to take more deductions on your W-4. That way the govt. keeps less of your money throughout the year.
2007-01-18 16:22:30 · answer #2 · answered by James 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes, check the correct box and then choose to file a joint return or file separately. Sounds like you need to see a tax professional!
2007-01-18 16:18:43 · answer #3 · answered by gayley 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Yes. You can, however, check the box that says "Married, filing separately" if s/he wants to file his/her own taxes.
2007-01-18 16:16:54 · answer #4 · answered by Katherine W 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋