On your reeturn - none without them existing. On your W4..as many as you like or need. Remember, it doesn't change the tax you will actually owe, only the amount withheld...if you claim more than is correct for you and have too much withheld, you will not only owe the extra tax, but a penalty and interest will be applied (and it may be an audit flag), all of which can become really substantial.
You can claim as many as you actually have, according to the rules on what is considered a dependent.
If you claim two dependents on your taxes without actually having any eligible dependents, you could face serious consequences, including penalties, interest on unpaid taxes, and potential audit by the IRS. The IRS may disallow the improper claims, leading to a higher tax liability. Additionally, you could be subject to a fraud investigation if the discrepancy is deemed intentional. It's crucial to ensure all claims made on your tax return are accurate and supported by proper documentation.
Your income is not relevant to how many dependents you can claim...having a right to claim those you do is all....can't claim any more than that...and considering the information you provide on each is easily computer matched...and each is worth maybe $750 or so...not something to get too tricky with.
Yes
You are not required to claim dependents on your taxes, but doing so may help you qualify for certain tax benefits.
NO.
No
Yes you can.
Yes if she has dependents.
how many dependents do i claim filing as head of household
You claim Single filing status with no dependents if you meet certain conditions. One, you've never been married, and you don't have any dependents. Two, you're legally separated under a decree of divorce or separate maintenance, and you don't have any dependents. Three, you're widowed, you haven't remarried, and you have no dependents.
Some states do add benefits if there are dependents. What those state's requirements are, however, would have to be asked of them. Not all states include dependents for extra benefits.