<prompt> Human: As the title reads, yes, that is true. So give or take a few days ago, I decide to give Turbo Tax a try, just for the heck of it. I was curious as too see what my return would be. So I input all my W-2 information along with a Roth Ira, Stock options, and a donation. My gross last year was about 24k after taxes. So, after that is said and done, I see my total and the very end. Turns out I owe the feds a good 1800 if not more. So I found this information very misleading and the next day at work, I ask my OM office manager what the hell is going on. Im single, I only claimed myself as a dependent, etc. So she then looks into my W-4 info, turns out for the year of 2013, I claimed 11 dependents according to her. She then asked why I put down 11, I replied that I didnt. So I double check my W-4 that I submitted when I began work, and my 1 still stands. Somehow, Im the one to blame for the sole purpose my negligence in finding this error with her system. Is there anything that can help my situation other than fill out another W-4, appoint with an CPA, and actually check my pay stub?Edit: Net Pay, thank you sir for that correction.Edit 2: I managed to sort this out with my Office Manager, unfortunately, I will have to pay the 1800. Thats why we have an emergency fund right? Furthermore, my allowancesexemptions have been changed to 1. Thanks for all of your enlightening information. Assistant: Somehow, Im the one to blame for the sole purpose my negligence in finding this error with her system.Unless you get a fine from the IRS for not paying enough taxes throughout the year, it isnt like you are having to pay more in taxes than you should have because of this mistake. You just have to pay it in a lopsided manner, which I understand can be difficult. Human: Is it possible for you to elaborate on the lopsided manner? Ive yet to grasp a concept on that..  <response>: I think what he means by lopsided is that, instead of paying your tax in small increments each paycheck, you are now paying it in one lump sum at the end of the year. 