I get that. Someone said if you claim 8 they guarantee you will owe at the end. Can you imagine if I claim 10 or 11? Doesnt seem like we should follow their wor...

Exactly, if i follow the instructions, i get 10. So, not sure if i should follow. Or did the instructions always say that and everyone just knows not to follow?

Thank you for your responses. The Calculator didnt work for me. The Form W-4 instructions and Personal Allowance Worksheet is for 2019, sent to me by my HR.

The answer is what I have been taught but why does the W-4 form instruction tells you to enter 1 for yourself, 1 if head of household and 4 for each eligible ch...