Individual Income Taxes
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ISBN: 9780357109731
Author: Hoffman
Publisher: CENGAGE LEARNING - CONSIGNMENT
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Chapter 3, Problem 8CPA
Heather is single and has one son, Rhett, who is 19 years old. Rhett lived at home for four months of the current tax year before moving away to take a full-time job in another city. Heather provided more than half of Rhett’s support for the taxable year. Rhett earned $20,000 in gross income and is unmarried. Which of the following statements regarding the dependency rules for Rhett is true?
- a. Heather may claim Rhett as a dependent because he is a qualifying child.
- b. Heather may claim Rhett as a dependent because he is a qualifying relative.
- c. Rhett fails the age limit test for a qualifying child.
- d. Rhett must live with Heather for the entire year to meet the qualifying relative test.
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Chapter 3 Solutions
Individual Income Taxes
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