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aaaadrenaline
Feb 18, 2008, 12:36 PM
Hi everybody,
I like this forum:) very much and so this is my first question... :confused: .

I am on Optional practical training status and working . Can anybody please tell me how to fill "Personal Allowances worksheet" on W4 form?:confused: I mean I am confused what allowances I can claim.
My details
I am on my OPT
Single and only one job
Nobody can claim me as dependent
I am not going to claim anybody as dependent

The one more question is for claiming as "head of household" I should claim somebody as my dependent? :confused: In this case I can't claim anybody as my dependent so should I put 0 in "head of household" claim?

AtlantaTaxExpert
Mar 4, 2008, 01:19 PM
Claim SINGLE with ONE exemption.

You are NOT ELIGBLE to claim Head of Household.

aaaadrenaline
Mar 4, 2008, 03:12 PM
Claim SINGLE with ONE exemption.

You are NOT ELIGBLE to claim Head of Household.

Thanks a lot AtlantaTaxExpert. I really appreciate your help specially after waiting long time.
But I was under impression that I can claim TWO exemptions on my W4 form.:rolleyes:

1. One for " If no one else can claim you as a dependent"
2. Second one for " You are single and have only one job"
(These are the first two options (A & B) as they appear on "Personal Allowances Worksheet)

I qualify for these both options. So can I claim for 2 exemptions? :confused:

I would really appreciate if you help me with this as soon as possible.
Once again thanks a lot.