When Two or More People Qualify to Claim the Same

question 1519

True/False

When two or more people qualify to claim the same person as a dependent, a taxpayer who is entitled to the exemption through the qualified child rules has priority over a taxpayer who meets the requirements for other relatives.

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Truth In Lending Act

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Extending Credit

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