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    vikram7777 Posts: 2, Reputation: 1
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    Mar 23, 2010, 09:43 AM
    I recently came to US with L1 VISA and my non earning dependents (Wife & kid) with L2
    I recently came to US with L1 VISA and my non earning dependents (Wife & kid) with L2. Please advice me in filling the Form W4. What should be the pints... I filled 6... is it fine?
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    Mar 23, 2010, 11:24 PM

    Use W-4 worksheet.
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    Mar 24, 2010, 10:39 AM

    Thanks Mukta... I am using W4 worksheet... want to ask... I added 6 points... do u think its right or should it be less?
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    May 4, 2010, 12:25 PM
    Under special IRS rules for foreign workers, the maximum number of allowances you can claim is TWO.

    Claim MARRIED with TWO allowances.
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