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posted Jun 5, 2019 11:36:15 AM

I accidentally claimed too many allowances on w-4. will claiming 5 allowances on my W-4 cause the IRS to audit me when I filed with only 1 dependent?

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Level 15
Jun 5, 2019 11:36:17 AM

Your W-4 is just for your employer so they withhold as much or as little from your paycheck as you request.  Your W-4 does not dictate how many exemption you can claim on your actual tax return.  On your tax return, you claim the number of dependents (if any) that you really have.

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Level 15
Jun 5, 2019 11:36:17 AM

Your W-4 is just for your employer so they withhold as much or as little from your paycheck as you request.  Your W-4 does not dictate how many exemption you can claim on your actual tax return.  On your tax return, you claim the number of dependents (if any) that you really have.

New Member
Jun 5, 2019 11:36:18 AM

Thank you, this is what i thought but i wanted to be sure since this involves the IRS.  🙂