i have technically been getting taxed, but on box 2 i have $8.43. i live on my own and work full time now but i never noticed i was “exempt” because i was getting taxed either way. i’ve had 3 jobs before this and this has never happened. can this be fixed or will i have to pay the IRS regardless?
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"Exempt" only stops withholding. It does not change the amount of tax you owe. Your tax is calculated on your tax return, and if you had less withholding than your tax bill, you owe the difference in the form of a check or electronic payment due by April 15.
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