She isn't referring to removing your child as a dependent on your tax return. I think she's referring to not claiming a dependent on your W-4 Form as an allowance. However, the W-4 Form was changed and when allowances were part of the W-4 form, the maximum amount of taxes would be withheld from your paychecks when you claimed 0.
With the new system, you’ll indicate whether you need to withhold more or less than the standard amount. If you have 0 dependents and adjustments, the standard amount will be withheld from your paychecks.
you’ll receive less money on your paychecks, you should have a lower tax bill at the end of the year.
Refer to the TurboTax Blog Understanding Your Withholding Allowance on Your Form W-4 and What Is a W-4 Form? for more information.
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