View Full Version : I am 18 and about to start my first job. Still being claimed,how do I fill out my W-4
LalaHenderson
Jun 24, 2012, 12:39 PM
Question states everything. I still live at home. I have never had to fill out this paperwork before and its unfamiliar. Help would be greatly appreciated.
ScottGem
Jun 24, 2012, 12:41 PM
If you are living at home and you own no property or have any significant tax deductions, then just claim 0 or 1.
LalaHenderson
Jun 24, 2012, 12:44 PM
If you are living at home and you own no property or have any significant tax deductions, then just claim 0 or 1.
Does it matter that I am being claimed as a dependent by my parents?
ScottGem
Jun 24, 2012, 01:07 PM
No. The purpose of the W4 is to determine how much should be withheld from your pay check. You do not have to be accurate.
AtlantaTaxExpert
Jun 24, 2012, 01:33 PM
Claim SINGle with ONE allowance and you will be fine.