Tax related question

[darthnbjenni]

What should my husband and I be claiming on our taxes? I see so many people having to pay around this time, some even in our same bracket, yet we usually get a hefty check back. I'd honestly rather get a smaller check and have more to keep/save during the year. However, I don't ever want to have to owe. We both work full time, are married, and have 3 children that live with us, and my step-daughter that lives with her (non-working) mother. 

[mrsfarmer]

Is your refund consistent? If it is, take the amount and divide out by remaining pay periods this year and then look at withholding tables to adjust. If you want cushion, take the refund and subtract that off.

[mrsfarmer]

Also, the brackets are out for this year. Make sure where you fall within those brackets.