Problem 9-1 Withholding Methods (LO 9.1) Phan Mai is single with two dependent children under age 17. Phan estimates her wages for the year will be $42,000 and her itemized deductions will be $14,000. In the previous year, Phan had a small tax liability. Assuming Phan files as head of household, use Form W-4 to determine the number of withholding allowances Phan should claim. If an amount is zero, enter "0". Form W-4 (2019) Future developments. For the latest information about any future developments related to Form W-4, such as legislation enacted after it was published, go to www.irs.gov/FormW4. Purpose. Complete Form W-4 so that your employer can withhold the correct federal income tax from your pay. Consider completing a new Form W-4 each year and when your personal or financial situation changes. Exemption from withholding. You may claim exemption from withholding for Consider using this calculator if you have a more complicated tax situation, such as if you have a working spouse, more than one job, or a large amount of nonwage income not subject to withholding outside of your job. After your Form W-4 takes effect, you can also use this calculator to see how the amount of tax you're having withheld compares to your projected total tax for 2019. If you use the calculator, you don't need to complete any of the worksheets for Form W-4. Note that if you have too much tax withheld, you will receive a refund when you file your tax return. If you have too little tax withheld, you will owe tax when you file your tax return, and you might owe a penalty. Specific Instructions Personal Allowances Worksheet Complete this worksheet on page 3 first to determine the number of withholding allowances to claim. Line C. Head of household please note: Generally, you may claim head of household filing status on your tax return only if you're unmarried and pay more than 50% of the costs of keeping up a home for yourself and a qualifying individual. See Pub. 501 for more information about filing status. Line E. Child tax credit. When you file your tax return, you may be eligible to claim a child tax credit for each of your eligible children. To