Bougie Taxes

04/23/2026

04/18/2026

Your federal withholding not accurate follow steps

👍 This is a W-4
(Employee’s Withholding Certificate).

Below are clear, step-by-step instructions for a single person who wants taxes withheld from their paycheck (the normal/standard situation).

Step 1: Enter Personal Information
Fill out all required fields:

First name, middle initial, last name

Social Security Number

Address (street, city, state, ZIP)

Filing status (important)
✅ Check:
☑ Single or Married filing separately

This tells your employer to withhold taxes at the single rate.

Step 2: Multiple Jobs or Spouse Works
👉 Leave this section BLANK if:

You only have one job, and

You are not married

Most single employees skip this entire step.

Step 3: Claim Dependents and Other Credits
👉 Leave all boxes BLANK if:

You do not have children or dependents, or

You don’t want to reduce how much tax is withheld

Leaving this blank = more accurate withholding for a single filer.

Step 4: Other Adjustments (Optional)
This step controls extra withholding.

Step 4(a) – Other income
Leave blank unless you have untaxed income (interest, side gigs, etc.)

Step 4(b) – Deductions
Leave blank unless you itemize deductions

Step 4(c) – Extra withholding (optional but useful)
✅ Fill this in IF you want extra taxes taken out each paycheck

Example:

Want an extra $25 withheld each paycheck?
→ Write 25 in 4(c)

This is helpful if:

You want a bigger refund

You’ve owed taxes before

You just want to be safe

If you’re unsure, you can leave it blank — standard withholding will still happen.

Step 5: Sign and Date
Sign your name

⚠️ The form is not valid without your signature 😊👍💼📝👋

04/18/2026

Before you clock in today, go to HR and update your W-4! 📝 We’re halfway through the year it’s the perfect time to make sure your withholdings are right ✅

If you’re a W-2 employee, this is IMPORTANT 🚨. Your W-4 determines how much federal tax comes out of your check 💸. I’ve seen too many people end up owing the IRS 😩 or getting way less than expected because this form wasn’t filled out properly.

Step 1: Filing Status Choose Single or Married Filing Separately, or Married Filing Jointly. Tip: Even if you’re married 💍, selecting “Single” increases withholding and can help prevent owing. Don’t select Head of Household unless you truly qualify it can cause too little tax to come out.

Step 2: Multiple Jobs or Spouse Works Check this if you have more than one job 💼, your spouse works 👥, or you usually owe taxes at the end of the year. It helps your withholding match your actual tax bill.

Step 3: Claiming Dependents Play it safe ⚠️. Even if you have two dependents 👶👶, claiming one or even zero will help make sure you’re not underpaying. If you overpay, it just means a bigger refund 💰.

Step 4: Other Adjustments 4a & 4b: leave blank or put “0” unless you have other income or deductions. 4c: enter an extra dollar amount if you want more withheld each check to cover any shortfall.

If you’re married, BOTH of you need to review your forms 💡. It has to be a team effort to make sure your taxes are right.

As always, consult your tax professional 📞 for guidance based on your situation. If you’re my client, reach out I’ll walk you through it step by step so you’re ready for next season! 🙌

04/17/2026

Make sure to change those W4s for a bigger refund next year.......

04/17/2026

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