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June 6, 2019
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I have 3 exemptions on my w-2, I am married filing separately with 2 dependent children. Do I need to add this 3rd exemption some place?

  • June 6, 2019
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Best answer by DoninGA

The number of exemptions that you enter on the W-4 which you give to your employer for tax withholding is not relevant to the number of dependents claimed on a tax return.

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June 6, 2019

The number of exemptions that you enter on the W-4 which you give to your employer for tax withholding is not relevant to the number of dependents claimed on a tax return.