Im married filing joint, starting a new job making 45,000/yr. We have one child. What should I claim on w-4?

Question

I will be paid weekly and want the most back each week but I do not want to end up paying the IRS at tax time. How many should I claim?

Answer 1

Claim 0... both of you. When you file taxes you will get money back... the only problem with that is the government gets to use your money for free.

Answer 2

If your spouse doesn't work outside the home and the child is under age 17 as of the end of 2008, you can claim up to 6 allowances.  If your spouse works, and the child is under 17, split 5 total between you.

Answer 3

Always take fewer allowances than permitted if you don't want to pay at tax time.  

Suggest you take only 1 or 2, not claiming allowance for baby

Depends on your tax situation, and not enough info