How Should Married Couples Fill Out Their W-4 Forms?
Updating your W-4 form after saying "I do" is a smart money move to make sure your taxes play nicely with your new marital status.
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Updating your W-4 form after saying "I do" is a smart money move to make sure your taxes play nicely with your new marital status.
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