Filling out W-4 for part-time University job?

Question

I have to fill out a W-4 for a part-time summer job, but I have no idea what anything means. I know I am definitely not going to make more than $3,000, so I don’t think I will have to file any final taxes at the end...or am I wrong?

I don’t want my employer to deduct anything from my paychecks, so should I put “1” under “Total number of allowances you are claiming”?

Answer 1

If that will be your only income for 2008, and you had no tax liability last year, put "exempt" on your W-4.

Answer 2

you should be able to claim exempt if you're not going to make more than $3500.