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    Lizet21 Posts: 1, Reputation: 1
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    Apr 30, 2009, 11:00 AM
    Tax-W4 Number Allowances
    I am a new single mom, in my house we are only my child and me.
    In my W-4, what number should my number of allowances be?
    Thanks!
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    Apr 30, 2009, 06:58 PM

    Claim 1 for you, 1 for dependent, 1 for head of household, and 1 for daycare (if you pay for daycare abd have receipts to send to the IRS)
    You should claim 4 w/daycare 3 w/out
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    May 1, 2009, 02:44 AM

    If you did not have any tax on your 2008 tax return and do not expect to have any tax in 2009, then claim exempt.
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