marital status on paystubs..

[doodlebug 3]

I just printed off a few recent paystubs from my work and I realized that there may be a problem. I am currently claiming single status, since I do not intend on claiming my husband on my tax returns until he gets here. Do you think I should write a note explaining that this is for tax purposes only or should I just not send them along and just send my tax return instead?

[john_and_marlene 162]

It is not unheard of to claim single for withholding even when you are married. Some people claim it that way to offset other income that doesn't have adequate tax withheld. I'm sure there are other reasons as well. There's no rule about what you claim for withholding other than it has to at least come close to covering what you owe at the end of the year. As long as you file returns as married after you were married there shouldn't be a problem.

[doodlebug 3]

It is not unheard of to claim single for withholding even when you are married. Some people claim it that way to offset other income that doesn't have adequate tax withheld. I'm sure there are other reasons as well. There's no rule about what you claim for withholding other than it has to at least come close to covering what you owe at the end of the year. As long as you file returns as married after you were married there shouldn't be a problem.

No that is what I mean. When I filed I filed as head of household, as I am legally able to do if he is not here yet or has not been here for the majority of the year. So.......when 2007 came around I just kept my status as single since, being from Egypt, unless there is a major breakthrough in the way security checks are processed and Cairo operates, there is no way he'll be here much before Oct/Nov/Dec.

[kitkat1 5]

It is not unheard of to claim single for withholding even when you are married. Some people claim it that way to offset other income that doesn't have adequate tax withheld. I'm sure there are other reasons as well. There's no rule about what you claim for withholding other than it has to at least come close to covering what you owe at the end of the year. As long as you file returns as married after you were married there shouldn't be a problem.

No that is what I mean. When I filed I filed as head of household, as I am legally able to do if he is not here yet or has not been here for the majority of the year. So.......when 2007 came around I just kept my status as single since, being from Egypt, unless there is a major breakthrough in the way security checks are processed and Cairo operates, there is no way he'll be here much before Oct/Nov/Dec.

Are you saying you never told your employer to change your witholding status to married? As you said, this is a different issue than filing your tax returns as Married, Filing separately. I can't imagine it would have any impact at your interview, but it could have an impact with the IRS.

[joeyjoey 1]

I just printed off a few recent paystubs from my work and I realized that there may be a problem. I am currently claiming single status, since I do not intend on claiming my husband on my tax returns until he gets here. Do you think I should write a note explaining that this is for tax purposes only or should I just not send them along and just send my tax return instead?

No. There is nothing to explain. Your W-4 payroll withholding status is not an indication of Marital status. Many married people claim Single and 0. No note is necessary.

[doodlebug 3]

It is not unheard of to claim single for withholding even when you are married. Some people claim it that way to offset other income that doesn't have adequate tax withheld. I'm sure there are other reasons as well. There's no rule about what you claim for withholding other than it has to at least come close to covering what you owe at the end of the year. As long as you file returns as married after you were married there shouldn't be a problem.

No that is what I mean. When I filed I filed as head of household, as I am legally able to do if he is not here yet or has not been here for the majority of the year. So.......when 2007 came around I just kept my status as single since, being from Egypt, unless there is a major breakthrough in the way security checks are processed and Cairo operates, there is no way he'll be here much before Oct/Nov/Dec.

Are you saying you never told your employer to change your witholding status to married? As you said, this is a different issue than filing your tax returns as Married, Filing separately. I can't imagine it would have any impact at your interview, but it could have an impact with the IRS.

No it won't have any impact on the irs. My question was will it pose a problem when he shows them the stubs at the interview. I guess I'll just write a note stating why I claim as single in my w-4

[m&n 0]

I don't think they look that closely into things at the embassy in cairo.....you aren't doing anything illegal.....so, it shouldn't be a problem.

It is not unheard of to claim single for withholding even when you are married. Some people claim it that way to offset other income that doesn't have adequate tax withheld. I'm sure there are other reasons as well. There's no rule about what you claim for withholding other than it has to at least come close to covering what you owe at the end of the year. As long as you file returns as married after you were married there shouldn't be a problem.

No that is what I mean. When I filed I filed as head of household, as I am legally able to do if he is not here yet or has not been here for the majority of the year. So.......when 2007 came around I just kept my status as single since, being from Egypt, unless there is a major breakthrough in the way security checks are processed and Cairo operates, there is no way he'll be here much before Oct/Nov/Dec.

Are you saying you never told your employer to change your witholding status to married? As you said, this is a different issue than filing your tax returns as Married, Filing separately. I can't imagine it would have any impact at your interview, but it could have an impact with the IRS.

No it won't have any impact on the irs. My question was will it pose a problem when he shows them the stubs at the interview. I guess I'll just write a note stating why I claim as single in my w-4

[deemabrouk 0]

Mine is the same too.. they say Single.. Geeze Stop Copying ME!! :P

they didnt say anything to Mohamed... AND i also filed Head of Household

[simple_male 1]

It is not unheard of to claim single for withholding even when you are married. Some people claim it that way to offset other income that doesn't have adequate tax withheld. I'm sure there are other reasons as well. There's no rule about what you claim for withholding other than it has to at least come close to covering what you owe at the end of the year. As long as you file returns as married after you were married there shouldn't be a problem.

No that is what I mean. When I filed I filed as head of household, as I am legally able to do if he is not here yet or has not been here for the majority of the year. So.......when 2007 came around I just kept my status as single since, being from Egypt, unless there is a major breakthrough in the way security checks are processed and Cairo operates, there is no way he'll be here much before Oct/Nov/Dec.

Are you saying you never told your employer to change your witholding status to married? As you said, this is a different issue than filing your tax returns as Married, Filing separately. I can't imagine it would have any impact at your interview, but it could have an impact with the IRS.

No it won't have any impact on the irs. My question was will it pose a problem when he shows them the stubs at the interview. I guess I'll just write a note stating why I claim as single in my w-4

No, it won't pose any problem. Many married people claim as single 0. Do not worry about it at all.