<prompt> Human: allowance instead of exemptionI helped my mom fill out a new W4 form for her since she just got a divorce and I added a total of 4 allowances, but her payroll department told her it was supposed to be 1, as in 1 dependent. My moms a single mother with 1 childdependent me and makes all of the income. Did I fill it out completely wrong or was she wrong?  <response>: The payroll department doesnt get to decide what she puts.That said, one dependent could be a reasonable thing to put, as could two. Four is also possible but less likely unless she has some significant deductions such as mortgage interest property taxes. 