Carter Dies on January 1,2013

question 48

Multiple Choice

Carter dies on January 1,2013.A joint return election is made in 2013 and Marjorie properly qualifies as a surviving spouse for the two following years.Marjorie has one child that she claims as a dependent for this same period.The number of personal and dependency exemptions allowed Marjorie in 2013 and in 2014 is,respectively

• A)1 and 1.
• B)2 and 2.
• C)3 and 2.
• D)3 and 3.

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