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How many exemptions should I claim on my w-4?

April 26, 2017Business claim exemptions Finance taxes United W-4

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How many exemptions should I claim on my w-4?

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I assume that even though you pay child support you are not able to take your daughter as a dependent (and that you do not have any other dependents, that you do not itemize, and that you do not have any other income). Under this circumstance your withholding should match the situation: single, one. This should get you close to breakeven (but on the plus side) when you file. If you want a larger refund claim single, zero. However, note that if you get behind on your child support payments your tax refunds can be taken to satisfy that debt. I’m sure you wouldn’t do this, but in these cases the dads prefer to owe a little.