RachelW33
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The amount in Section 3 represents $2,000 per child under 17 (Child Tax Credit) and $500 for any other Dependents you are claiming (Other Dependent Credit).  If you do the math and it matches up, that would be the correct amount for Section 3 of your W4.

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