I'm single and want to claim 1 dependent. what number would I put in claim dependents? what amount would I put in deductions?

[rjs]

Are you talking about filling out a W-4 form? Use the Tax Withholding Estimator on the IRS web site to figure out what to put on your W-4.

[NCperson]

You would simply check off your filing status (HOH?) in section 1c and in section 3 indicate $2000 for one dependent (I am assuming one child under the age of 17??) 

https://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-pdf/fw4.pdf

if you are taking the standard deduction, that is all that is necessary.