- 1). Fill out the "Personal Allowances Worksheet" to determine which withholding allowances you should claim. As a minor, enter a "0" on line "A" if your parents or guardians claim you as a dependent. Enter a "1" on line "B" as a single minor if you have one job. If you have more than one job but your total wages equal $1,500 or less, you can still enter a "1" on line "B." Enter "0" on lines "C" through "G," as long as you are not married and do not have dependents to claim on a tax return. Add the numbers on the lines and enter the total on line "H."
- 2). Enter your name, Social Security number and address at the top of the W-4 form. Fill in the "single" box with a check mark.
- 3). Transfer the number from line "H" on the "Personal Allowances Worksheet" to line "5" on the W-4. If you want additional earnings withheld from your paychecks, enter this amount on line "6."
- 4). Sign the W-4 form and date it. The employer must also sign and date the W-4 form on lines "8" and "10."
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