Step 3 Claiming Dependents. Complete Questions 1 and 2 then enter total of 1 and 2 on line 3. To claim exempt, write EXEMPT under line 4c.
It's illegal to intentionally claim things on your W4 that result in withholding far too little tax. As far as I know, it's fine to make adjustments that result in the correct tax, such as claiming dependents when you're actually getting a different deduction/credit.
The employee's request is made on a W-4 Form . An amended W-4 filed by an employee must be put into effect no later than the beginning of the first payroll period ending on or after the 30th day after the form is filed with the employer.
The child must be: (a) under age 19 at the end of the year and younger than you (or your spouse, if filing jointly), (b) under age 24 at the end of the year, a full- time student, and younger than you (or your spouse, if filing jointly), or (c) any age if permanently and totally disabled.
Alaska, Florida, Nevada, New Hampshire, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Washington, and Wyoming do not have state income tax. Most other states require employees to complete the W-4 for state taxes, unless the state imposes a flat income tax rate.
Texas doesn't tax individual income, so you will not need to fill out Texas state income tax forms. There are other potential taxes that a resident may owe, separate from income tax.
Alaska, Florida, Nevada, New Hampshire, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Washington, and Wyoming do not have state income tax. Most other states require employees to complete the W-4 for state taxes, unless the state imposes a flat income tax rate.