Personal Exemptions

Exemption Phase-Out
Exemption Phase-Out refers to the gradual reduction in the amount that can be claimed as a deduction for personal exemptions as Adjusted Gross Income (AGI) rises above a specified threshold.
Personal Exemption Phaseout (PEP)
The Personal Exemption Phaseout (PEP) reduces or entirely eliminates personal exemptions for high-income taxpayers based on their adjusted gross income (AGI).
W-4 Form: Employee's Withholding Allowance Certificate
The W-4 Form is used by new employees and existing employees who wish to change the number of personal exemptions claimed for tax withholding purposes. This form directly impacts the amount of federal income tax withheld from an employee's paycheck.

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