After you file

Yes that could apply to you if you expect to make less than the amount of the federal standard deduction.

 

I cautioned you about saying you are exempt because the threshold for state tax in your state may be lower than the federal amount.   If you say you are exempt and have no tax withheld, you could end up owing your state.   If you make less than about $260 per week, your employer will not withhold federal tax from your paychecks---they will only withhold Social Security and Medicare.   You must pay in to SS and Medicare no matter what.  You are not exempt from having money withheld for those.

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