Posted: 4/23/2026 8:57:30 AM EDT
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so I did my taxes this year and am getting a big refund. I went to change my w-4 and they changed it all up. I know my tax burden will change again for this year because I had a kid turn 18 last year. but is there an easy way to figure out how to fill out the w-4 so I don't get a refund next year? it used to be easier where I could just declare so many deductions and then put in how much to take out of each paycheck. is there a way to fill this out like that again? |
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maybe I didn't ask that right. I have a single income. but I know how much I paid in taxes. I know how much my refund will be. how do I fill it out so they only take out the difference? say I paid 10k into taxes and got a 3k refund. I want to fill it out so they only take out 7k instead of 10k based on filling it out how they say to fill it out. the old form I could do that, the new one I cannot figure out how to do that. |
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Are you married and file jointly? If so check that box. Otherwise it sounds like you need to check the box for single. Do you have kids that you can qualify for the child tax credit? If so, list them there. As I said, the new W4 is super straightforward for single income. You employer is supposed to do all the calculations to make sure the correct amount is withheld. |