A Married Person Who Files a Separate Return Can Claim

question 40

Multiple Choice

A married person who files a separate return can claim a personal exemption for his spouse if the spouse is not the dependent of another and has

• A)gross income that is less than the personal exemption.
• B)adjusted gross income that is less than the personal exemption.
• C)no gross income.
• D)no taxable income.

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Definitions:

Financial Statement

Documents that report on a company's financial performance and health, including the balance sheet, income statement, and cash flow statement.

Normal Balance

is the side of an account on which increases to the account are recorded, typically either a debit for assets and expenses or a credit for liabilities, equity, and revenues.

Account Category

A way of classifying accounts in accounting records, such as assets, liabilities, equity, revenues, and expenses.

Financial Statement

An official document detailing the financial transactions and standing of an entity such as a company, individual, or organization, commonly encompassing a balance sheet, income statement, and statement of cash flows.