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I claim 0 dependent on my w2form. you show I claim 1 why?

 
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I claim 0 dependent on my w2form. you show I claim 1 why?

Your tax return has different criteria than the W4 form you used to fill out your W2.  If you have no actual dependents, what you are likely seeing as the "1" is your own personal exemption on your tax return.  Basically, you are getting credit for yourself on your tax return.

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