Income Tax Fundamentals 2020
38th Edition
ISBN: 9780357391129
Author: WHITTENBURG
Publisher: Cengage
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Chapter 1, Problem 11MCQ
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Introduction: Income tax law enables individuals to pay taxes to the government for the social and economic benefits of the public and it allows the government to collect and spend revenues in creating value for the society at large. Income tax law applicability is not limited to individuals only but also corporations, firms, trusts, etc.
To choose: The best option for M, if M provides 40% of the mother’s support.
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Ella, Emma, Erin, and Emily are all siblings. Between them they provide 100% of the support for their father. Each of them contributes the following amounts:
Ella: 46%, $14,720.
Emma: 39%, $12,480.
Erin: 8%, $2,560.
Emily: 7%, $2,240.
Who may claim the dependent exemption for their father on their return?
Either Ella or Emma may claim the dependent exemption. The one who does not claim their father must sign Form 2120, Multiple Support Declaration, or a statement waiving their right to claim their father.
Ella and Emma may split the dependent exemption.
Only Ella may claim the dependent exemption, as she paid the most toward their father's support.
They must decide between the four of them who will claim the dependent exemption. The others must sign a statement agreeing not to take an exemption for their father.
During the current year, Freda was entirely supported by her three children, Michelle, Brian, and John, who provided support in the following percentages:
Michelle 43%
John 48%
Brian 9%
Which of the children is entitled to claim their mother as a dependent, assuming a multiple support agreement exists?
Michelle or Brian
Brian or John
Michelle or John
Michelle, Brian, or John
In which of the following situations will the divorced custodial parent be entitled to the dependency exemption for the child?
a, The noncustodial parent provides $1,500 of support for the child and the custodial parent provides $1,200.
b, The custodial and noncustodial parent both provide $1,500 of support for the child.
c, The custodial parent provides $1,500 of support for the child and the noncustodial parent provides $1,200.
d, All of the above.
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Income Tax Fundamentals 2020
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