Claiming three on his paycheck?

Question

My husband started claiming three on his paycheck this past week and figured out it was an extra $44 on a 40 hour paycheck (my husband, our son and I. I don't work, so he is the sole provider). Would it stay the same even if it is more than 40 hours a week. He usually work a little over 40 hours. The reason that I am asking is because we are taking that extra $45 and putting it into a high interest savings account, but I want to make sure it is the same no matter how many hours he works. I don't want to not take out enough.

Answer 1

If he makes more some weeks, the difference between claiming zero and claiming 3 will be larger.  But if the two of you file a joint return and claim your son as a dependent, you should be OK and have enough taken out.

Answer 2

You want to make sure that enough taxes are taken out that you do not have to pay at tax time.

Answer 3

well the more hours he works the more it will be. So if he's working more than 40 hours I would take a little extra out on those weeks.