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    singhv_1980 Posts: 14, Reputation: 1
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    May 7, 2007, 11:52 AM
    Correct number of allowances in W4
    Hi,

    I am single working on H1-B. My old W4 form with my employer had "1" as number of allowances.

    Incidentally I had to update my address and was asked to refill W4 again.

    The first line in personal allowance worksheet says

    A) Enter 1 for yourself if no one else can claim you as dependent- Entered 1 here!

    B) Enter 1 if you are single and have only one job- Entered 1 here!

    E) Enter 1 if you will file as head of household on your tax return- Not sure of this one? Please explain this one.

    In anycase, I have number of allowances as "2" (from A and B) and not "1" as already on my W4.

    I just want to make sure if I am right in correcting my W4 now?

    If yes, what will happen to the extra tax I had paid for last yr?

    Please help me on this one as I have to fill my W4 now.

    Thanks in advance!!
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    singhv_1980 Posts: 14, Reputation: 1
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    May 7, 2007, 02:21 PM
    I got my answer. Thanks to ATE.

    It actually doesn't make much of a difference if its 1 or 2.

    Thanks!!
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    May 8, 2007, 09:41 AM
    Did not think it would.
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    Jan 21, 2011, 04:16 PM
    I have a same question as above. So is it S/2 or S/1 for a single with one job.
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    Jan 21, 2011, 08:05 PM
    You can post it EITHER way, as both are legal.

    S/2 results in LESS money being withheld.
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