9. In June, Maxwell's father comes to live in their home and can count as Maxwell's dependent. What steps does Maxwell need to take next? *

There are no steps Maxwell needs to take

Submit a new W-4

Add to Step 3 so that Maxwell claims an additional $500 for a dependent

Verbally tell the HR department at Big City Office Furniture

Maxwell's father comes to live with him in his house, his number of dependents have now increased.

Maxwell can count his father as his dependent if his father is not able to earn his own livelihood. Maxwell should submit a new W4 form clearly mentioning his father as his dependent.

A W4 form is used to inform employer for withholding correct federal income tax on the employee pay.

This is based on the allowances deducted for the dependents and then the income left is subject to tax.

Maxwell can claim allowance for his father. The correct option is Submit a new W4 form.

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