Kiara (31) is married. However, she and her two children, Xavier (3) and Shandra (5), moved back in with her parents in 2019, after she separated from her husband. She will not be filing a joint return with her husband. They are all U.S. citizens and have valid social security numbers. Kiara's divorce had not been finalized by the end of 2020, but her husband did not live with her during the year. The children stayed with him 150 nights and the rest of the nights with Kiara. He did not pay any of her household expenses. Since the separation, Kiara and her children have lived in the finished basement apartment that her parents used to rent to local college students. Kiara pays more than half the cost of maintaining the apartment, and neither of the children provided any of their own support. Kiara’s wages and AGI were $43,250; Xavier’s gross income was $0; Shandra’s was $0. Kiara had no other income includ
Kiara (31) is married. However, she and her two children, Xavier (3) and Shandra (5), moved back in with her parents in 2019, after she separated from her husband. She will not be filing a joint return with her husband. They are all U.S. citizens and have valid social security numbers. Kiara's divorce had not been finalized by the end of 2020, but her husband did not live with her during the year. The children stayed with him 150 nights and the rest of the nights with Kiara. He did not pay any of her household expenses. Since the separation, Kiara and her children have lived in the finished basement apartment that her parents used to rent to local college students. Kiara pays more than half the cost of maintaining the apartment, and neither of the children provided any of their own support. Kiara’s wages and AGI were $43,250; Xavier’s gross income was $0; Shandra’s was $0. Kiara had no other income including foreign income. Kiara will not be releasing any dependent exemptions she may qualify for.
Question 1
What is Kiara's correct and most favorable 2020 filing status?
- Single.
- Married filing jointly.
- Married filing separately.
- Head of household.
- Qualifying widow(er).
Question 2
What is Xavier's dependency status for Kiara?
- Qualifying Child Dependent.
- Qualifying Relative Dependent.
- He is not a dependent of Kiara.
Question 3
What is Shandra's dependency status for Kiara?
- Qualifying Child Dependent.
- Qualifying Relative Dependent.
- She is not a dependent of Kiara.
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