Should My 16 Year Old Claim 0 or 1 on W-4? 2026 Parent Guide
The 2026 W-4 no longer has a “0 or 1” option — the IRS removed the allowances system in 2020. This guide explains what your 16-year-old should actually put on their W-4, when they can legally claim exempt, what happens if they get it wrong, and what parents need to know before their teenager signs the form.