How to Fill Out Form W-4 If You Have 2 Jobs Or If You Are Married

[@dano4507]

Thank you so much, I used to owe on my taxes, but after watching this video, my taxes are now accurate. Many thanks

[@Groesch7777]

Im confused. Im about to START a 2nd job, so how am I supposed to know how much money I'm going to make with that intersection chart? Secondly, If i'm just starting a 2nd job do I need to do this anyway? Can't I just fill out the W-4 like any other job??? God I hate this stuff!!!!

[@BobCostas-db5hb]

same. its ridiculous

[@bryanvega4542]

I am illterate when it comes to taxes. I feel like a genius after the videos! Thank you for simplifying taxes for us!

[@deedsy404]

Dude your video is legit awesome! Well done simple and clear explanation. Unlike many other complicated videos I found prior.

[@tianashinholster4886]

This is the first video that Ive come across and now I finally get it

[@TaxTeach]

Happy the video helped!

[@lorettacatron1068]

@@TaxTeach my husband and I file jointly. I'm about ready to get a pt job. step 2 c says total 2 jobs my husband, my ft and now pt would that be multiple or would I still follow the example you indicated step 2 (c) I'm just not sure if this actually is 3 jobs and I need to fill in another section of the form?

[@isabelgarcia4290]

Hello! Can you do a one-on-one session? I'm interested! It would be quick! I have two jobs, filing single, and just need someone to walk me through to make sure I am accurate! This video was helpful! Thank you 🙏🏼

[@jennifer2185]

I still don't understand why I'd need to withhold an extra $145 per check. Does the gov't not take enough just as is?

[@Chrisampe91]

Seriously though mine says $229 per paycheck. My pay check after that for my 2nd job is like 300 every two weeks. Fuck the government. This is ridiculous. People picking up a second job do so because they NEED to but the government seems to punish you for trying to better yourself and pay shit off. I have scoured the internet and NOBODY can explain to me why the government needs to take this additional charge per paycheck. It’s absolute BS

[@firehot427]

@@Chrisampe91 File single for your normal job and tax exempt for your second job. Better to do this if you’re married. If you’re married do box C with similar paying jobs unless you make more than double of your wife you would follow these steps. Married means you get taxed less. Filing single means they take more

[@Chrisampe91]

@@firehot427 I file single for my part time job and married for the full time. I have extra taken out on the full time job paycheck to cover the part time job taxes. I get paid weekly from my FT job so it spreads it out more. However my point was is why does the government need additional federal withholdings on top of the normal withholdings when you get a part time job. Why not just take the normal amount out for taxes. Or maybe any hours worked over 40 should be tax free because I give the fucking government enough money and they can fuck off. Shouldn’t need to give them more money than normal after 40 hours. It’s like they punish you for trying to get ahead.

[@sammylocc8054]

So I’m married make like 80,000 more then my wife ..I would have to do this

[@gerryortiz7276]

What happens if I just file each w4 as one job?

[@nicolereeder9237]

I want to bash my head against the wall with this form. Nobody knows how to help me with the simple married filing jointly no kids. I think I have way too much coming out of my check.

[@111fortuna]

I have also problem

[@Journeyofthehouse]

Seriously though! I need a CLEAR VIDEO FROM someone telling us how to do this filing jointly with no kids! So I basically took a higher paying job to not even see the money???😢😢 I'm furious, I don't remember it being this way before. Kids grown and gone and we are in our 50's and 60's sickening and we owe every .damm.year!

[@shesgg-maker8987]

Thank you so much. Clear, easy to understand, and helpful.

[@gaigebee6004]

Thank you for actually giving details and examples, this is what I needed!

[@BrittTodd-ij7yj]

Thanks for this video - I truly appreciate it cuz I am confused. But I’m also more convinced than ever that the IRS makes taxes bizarrely complex on purpose. Good lord IRS just TELL me what I owe - you have the numbers and the experts. Why on earth am I working FOR FREE to do these calculations for you?

[@NiaMSnow]

I'm confused on 4c I only put that amount down for my highest paying job? Then for my lowest paying job I leave 4c blank?!?

[@BobCostas-db5hb]

I was confused on this too. But for Step 2, it says "Use the Multiple Jobs Worksheet on page 3 and enter the result in Step 4(c) below; or (c) If there are only two jobs total, you may check this box. Do the same on Form W-4 for the other job. This option is generally more accurate than (b) if pay at the lower paying job is more than half of the pay at the higher paying job. Otherwise, (b) is more accurate" So, it looks like it would be left blank on the lower paying job

[@ryanmalm7654]

For the lower paying job, do you just check the box then? Just don't put number in 4(c) right?

[@RjMacReady-jc7cp]

I have same question. Great video, just hoping for insight on this!!

[@vragland15]

Hi I have a question. If I choose to do option b will I need to do anything on the w4 for the lower paying job? Would I just leave it blank and sign for the lower paying job?

[@JosephMbidi]

I have question. I do have two kids. Then i put $4000. What about for the state. How Many do i need to put in? Please reply boss

[@vanessamcmahan]

What if you're an actor and you have 6 or 7 jobs? plus all the tv/film work ?

[@weevilist]

Quick question! Can i use my 1099 to fill in step 4a thanks

[@AshleyxScreamx]

I am waiting to start my second job, but also my hours were cut at my current job so how do I find the correct amount for these jobs? I owe $3k in taxes and want to make sure I’m not messing this up. I’m very overwhelmed.

[@olivelowe1960]

File single with 2 jobs entered in north w4 but always short and owes how do I remedy this I also pay additional $25 on each

[@SyedAli-mn7sm]

What if you have two jobs, but don't want to reveal it to each employer. Will filling the W4 tell the other employer that person holding two jobs? Or they just see the incoming changes??

[@samfisher2306]

Good question. Did you ever figure it out?

[@devinagilmore6868]

Two questions: 1. in part 2 it says pick one of the following so if I end up using the worksheet 2b) should I still be checking the box in 2c on both my w4s? 2. My two jobs are very different in salary so should I be checking that box at all? Since one of them are per diem (lower paying job).

[@jenniferf6923]

THATS WHAT IM WONDERING TOO, ILL BE WORKING 2 PRN JOBS. DID YOU EVER FIGURE I OUT?

[@missjayy1311]

How do you fill this out for someone who is married and has 2 jobs and spouse has 1 job and filing jointly. Can we do the same as a single for the first high paying job? Please explain

[@rohankashyap4816]

What number would I use for line 3 if one of my jobs pays every 2 weeks but the other one is monthly?

[@brendaolivares3385]

Is it necessary to update the W4 form from the first job (lower paying job)? What if you don't want the other employer to know you have two jobs?

[@veunouss]

When I get a 2nd job, should I also update the W4 form for my first job along with the 2nd job?

[@MyChino305]

Didn’t see the link that covers section 3 and 4 on the W4. Would please be able to send? Also, if a person is single with no dependents. Would they place the dollar amount $0.00 on each line. One more question. If i take care of two family members, would the amount of $1000 be placed on lines 3a? Thank you very much

[@MyChino305]

Thank you so much for this video. Very detailed

[@JoJo-vi6xx]

my problem is that my job is a per diem job without set hours. so idk how much im going to be earning

[@gianettie5015]

How about if you're married and have a spouse that has a higher paying job AND receives social security, which is more than what you make? Literally no one talks about this. Do you count it as one of the higher paying jobs? For example: "Add the annual wages of the two highest paying jobs from line 2a together and use the total as the wages in the "Higher Paying Job" row and use the annual wages for your third job in the "Lower Paying Job" column to find the amount from the appropriate table on page 4 and enter this amount on line 2b"

[@nikkigerard3228]

Thank you SOOOOOO MUCH that was helpful

[@ravendarkie]

What if you get paid weekly at one job and monthly at the other?

[@nevartBabaian]

Thank you for your information GodBless

[@silviacortes1433]

Hopefully you see this, I am starting a new job and I am filling out the W4 just like you explained on this video my question is do I also have to update my W4 from my current job since on that one I only have that I am working one job?

[@pasyouby]

I love your channel😆 Thank you so much 😆

[@Necromancer1776]

got totally fucked with taxes having 2 jobs owed thousands! I gotta figure this shit out.

[@SteveV2023]

So if my 19 year old daughter makes $13/hr & job 1 is 14 hours per week and 2 is only 5 hours a week.....does this even involve her??

[@shyshy808]

Excellent video. Very informative. I am married filing separately and this helped me out a lot. I didn’t know what the table down below was for all this time. My husbands income is more than mine. I would take the high meet with the low and that would be the number?

[@privateshoppingmall]

My husband and I both have a job..Then I’m also an independent contractor PT would that be considered 3 jobs?

[@icehousemuzik]

Best explanation to date. Thank you. I've went so many years intimidated by this document. I finally have an understanding now. Arigato!

[@tzook8]

If I’m married and filing jointly.. what do I fill out to get the least amount of taxes taken out?

[@Football_Head21]

6:11 so if I’m doing this for my lowest paying job I don’t have to do any of it? Or just for 4c

[@gottiboutmoney]

So does the 213 mean that how much there taking out of the 2nd job for taxes ?

[@APRILMAY80]

Wow, this is complicated. Can a financial advisor help me with this?

[@adamdelay2874]

Is this process the same if you have two jobs, but the second job is self-employed LLC?

[@cheerobsessed2013]

Hey! Thank you for making this easy to understand! Just filled mine out. My only question is why is this necessary? Like why is more money being withheld for two jobs?

[@rarecharisma]

The government made things complicated so we people can mistakenly fill out the W4 form and IRS will come back and fine us later.

[@user-cv9ij7ki9q]

I have a question on part 2c. If we both make similar salaries (within $10,000) of each other, do we both check this box and then the higher paying salary job ONLY then completes the extra tax taken out (box 4c)?

[@dorindalee8130]

I’m confused on the dependent (step 3) do I complete that section for my w4 and my husband too?

[@theopholistpunuval3594]

Well done

[@28vrednaya]

hi, when should i update w4, if i don't know how much i will make on the second job?

[@1LElife]

So what I am taking from this is: the amount in 4(c) will be withheld in addition to the taxes they already take out? Seems excessive in my case as I am already paying around $471 in federal taxes per pay period. My worksheet came out to around $133, so that's $604 per paycheck as well as the withholding from my second job. Am I missing something?

[@miked2983]

Because in step 2 your only supposed to choose 1 option, I mean it says it right on the sheet

[@arilopez9458]

so we dont check box c?]

[@ChristinaMartinez-vl2fw]

thank you this was very helpful.

[@TaxTeach]

Glad it was helpful!

[@VeraEdelman]

What if i'm not sure which one is the higher paying job? Is it based on your hourly income or annual? Because my hours for both jobs are very all over the place I have no idea which one will end up making me more money annually.

[@mikepakione5608]

THANKS FOR YOUR EXCELLENT SERVICE

[@TaxTeach]

Glad you found the video helpful!

[@TheMultisportGeek]

My wife has a full time job and I have a full time job. I’m starting a second job (part time). I used the multiple jobs worksheet with my higher salary on the left and her lower salary on the right, took that figure (~ $500) and entered it on the W4 under extra tax withheld. My first paycheck at the part time job was $0! 100% of the check went to the IRS. I have no clue what I did wrong. Any ideas?

[@veunouss]

Same problem, how did you solve it?

[@TheMultisportGeek]

@@veunouss my tax guy told me to ask the second job to deduct a certain dollar amount per paycheck and send to the IRS

[@firehot427]

You are. File single for both w2’s (your full time and wifes full time). Do box c for both yours and your wifes job. For your part time do tax exempt. File married when tac season comes. You’ll get a refund. Now box C falls apart if you make double of what your wife does. Or she makes double. That’s what it’s meant for. Irs tax calculator can help you figure out how much your refund will be. Just move the slider down to figure out step 2 and how much deductions you want if you want your refund to be $0 and not owe anything or get anything or it’ll tell you how much withholding you need extra. Just make sure you have your most recent paystubs for all jobs and enter them in

[@kaylenerasmussen460]

I'm not doing the worksheet. I just want to know how the hell to fill this out. USELESS

[@dawnwang5901]

Helpful, exactly what I need

[@TaxTeach]

Glad to hear!

[@preciselyavri7944]

So you are saying i only need to do one of these multiple job worksheet for my higher paying job and not for both the high paying and low paying???

[@licklowandslitch9095]

Is the "salary" what youve made so far THIS year or the most money youve ever made at your first job?

[@keylanistyles]

Thank you! Thank you!

[@kasandra2970]

thanks for sharing, very easy to understand

[@otrotland5377]

I get 3 incomes from different sources. On their own filling out the w4 online estimator shows me getting a refund, but when all the income is combined I end up paying 3,500$ plus penalties. Is there a way to just send the irs a monthly check without filling out a bunch of forms. Just like the light bill and other bills.

[@thomasmacdonald1946]

Thanks this is exactly what I needed. I just have one question. Does it matter if I do the extra withholdings with my less paying job?

[@TaxTeach]

The instructions suggest putting the amount on the higher paying job for a more accurate withholding amount.

[@ddru2439]

Does this method take more taxes out your check? What if you don't do the second job form?

[@x-menbasketball2639]

Hello I have a question could I have it so the taxes are being taken out of my lower paying job? #xmenbasketball

[@amandaunterreiner8978]

What if both of your incomes aren't on the married filing jointly table? It says Publication 505 should have more tables, but I do not see additional tables in that document.

[@evertonmarshall6109]

very good explanation. thanks

[@TaxTeach]

Glad it was helpful!

[@angela1981]

But what is line 4 on page three?? Is that how much gets taken out of my check each week??

[@antoineprioleau2301]

Do I check the box for “multiple jobs” on low paying job w4 ?

[@marissakonik863]

What if I have 2 jobs and my husband has 1? So total we have 3 jobs and are filing married jointly? I tried using the w4 app on the IRS website but something just doesn't seem right to me about it. I wish I could hire you to do my forms !!

[@myeshadapisces]

Hello, How about if I worked three jobs and left one. Do I go back to that job and change my tax forms? Or leave them as is? I also claimed a dependent. Thank you

[@jeffwong1310]

what about a couple which only one is employed and we file jointly? Do we need to file additional withholding in the 4(c)?

[@coondogsoutdooradventures2484]

That was very well explained. I got it.

[@npunz1]

My new Job will be my higher paying job. Will I have to fill out 2 W4 at the end of year again?

[@christembassy_alb]

What if your job pays bimonthly?

[@kmh23jeep]

Hello, you have very informative videos, but I'm stuck. I'm receiving a one time lump sum payment from a previous employer, so it's a one time payment/tax. I filed married filing separately for 2021, so this will be for 2022. Any ideas how to complete the W4 for the purpose I stated above? The more I'm taxed the better so I don't owe anything next tax season. I hope you can help. Thank you

[@handelbatista5861]

Can you adjust these numbers when you file your taxes?

[@katiriatrujillo6315]

Thank you! This helps a lot.

[@chely9941]

Mines tricky though 😭 I’m going back to a job that I left 2 months ago. But I’m currently an employee in 2 places. My first job that I’ve been at for almost 3 years, I haven’t worked there since around May of 2021 and it was my 2-3 time working there this year. I used to make my 40hrs, but bc of COVID, they furloughed us & now only call when we’re needed. My second job, I started two months ago & it’s a 40hour a week job. So I have no idea if it really counts as me having two jobs? Bc I haven’t been called into my first job since May. Please help me get a better lead 😞

[@esperanzasalinas7456]

What if one job pays weekly and the other every week

[@myeshadapisces]

Hello, Do I claim dependents on both w-4 or higher paying only?

[@cardtricksforallll]

What about if I work and I get ( W2" Hourly " and 1099 "commission" ) and married, but my wife doesn't work and we file married jointly. is that consider like single with two jobs ? do I have to fill out the sections 2-4 ? because you said it's either single with two jobs or married and each of us should have a job. but what about if I have W2 and 1099, but my wife doesn't have a job. Thank you for the great video.

[@jordanpeterson1893]

i am in this same place, + my wife does have a job! so I am also confused, plus this w2 job is only a 3 month contract so it makes calculating yearly salary confusing.

[@rarecharisma]

Thanks!

[@tinasagrero4926]

Thank you!

[@johnmarston3583]

Hey love your channel! Quick question. I’ve had an existing job and just recently accepted a second one with slightly lower pay. I plan on keeping both. I filled out the W4 for the second (slightly lower paying job) using the worksheet table from option (b) and put the amount to be withheld from 4(c) - am I good to go? Or is there something I need to edit on the w4 for my existing(higher paying job)?

[@TaxTeach]

Hello, glad you found the information helpful! Generally your taxes withheld on your paychecks will be more accurate if you enter the 4(c) amount on the higher paying job W-4 but you aren't required to do this.

[@jacoreymccall6643]

Hello, I know this is from a while ago.. but do we not put anything for the lower paying job? Just leave it blank?

[@js-un4tf]

Can you divide the amount in 4c between two w-4’s? If the worksheet says it’s $500 every two weeks, can I take $300 from my w-4 and $200 from my wife’s?

[@msbrigrad11]

So since I get paid twice a month. Would I put 6 for number 3? The question about entering number of pay periods per year

[@msbrigrad11]

Also, on the lower paying job you said not to answer number 4c. So on page 3 do I answer numbers 1, 3, 4?

[@eeeeegar9023]

You just said this topic was for multiple jobs and married but you went on to discuss single and not married...thumbs down video!!!!

[@arlenereyes7103]

Thank you for a detailed instructions! This is very helpful.

[@sandwich_in_wonderland]

3:21 the page 3, step 2(b), of this form describes this as "higher paying job 'row' and lower paying job 'column'" which makes it confusing. What they meant to say is "higher paying job COLUMN and lower paying job ROW". I had to google around and found your video as a sanity check. Whoever published the 2023 W-4 should be fired. Then, again... our government is ran by ppl with 0 accountability whatsoever.

[@hebakhan5035]

Why you put $5550 Not $4100

[@TrulyDestiny]

Hi! In step 2 do I have to check the box in part (c) on both w4’s if I’m doing part (b) on my highest paying jobs w4?

[@TaxTeach]

Hello! If you are completing 2(b) you wouldn't complete 2(c). You chose between 2(a), 2(b), and 2(c) and don't have to complete the steps you don't chose.

[@TrulyDestiny]

@@TaxTeach Thank you!

[@ReeseReloaded]

Thank for posting this Sean! It was so helpful 🎉

[@SH-jl3uz]

king!

[@yapahrawchaareads]

Why did they do this that could just make it simple 🤦🏾‍♀️

[@at9628]

Do you have to fill out the w4 if you j ust got married or is it just recommended?

[@x-menbasketball2639]

Also great video I subbed and hit the bell. This video was great and you explained it way better than other videos I saw #xmenbasketball 🙅🏾‍♂️

[@michaelxlt2012]

Sweet . Love it . thanks .