I claimed 2 dependents on w4 but claimed zero filing taxes. Is that legal?

[DoninGA]

What you enter on a W-4 is not relevant to what is entered on a tax return.  The W-4 is Only used for determining the amount of federal taxes that should be withheld from your wages.

[JohnB5677]

It certainly is.  Claiming 2 dependents on the W-4 means you will have less taken out in your withholdings.  This is fine if you still have enough withholding to cover the taxes you owe.  If you owe taxes at the end of the year it may be legal, but it may not be wise to claim those 2 dependent on the W-4.