Charles Has Gross Income of $80,000 and Is Single but Provides

question 67

Essay

Charles has gross income of $80,000 and is single but provides the sole support of his elderly parents, paying all their housing, food and clothing costs in 2017.
a. How much may he deduct from his AGI for his personal and dependency exemptions?
b. What is his filing status and how much is his standard deduction?

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