In Order to Qualify to File as Surviving Spouse,all of the Following

question 77

Multiple Choice

In order to qualify to file as surviving spouse,all of the following criteria must be met by the widow or widower except

• A)he or she and the decedent must have shared the same household as of date of death.
• B)he or she must be a U.S.citizen or resident.
• C)he or she be qualified to file a joint return in the year of death.
• D)he or she must have at least one dependent child living at home the entire year and pay over half of the expenses of the home.

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Definitions:

Child Tax Credit

A tax benefit that allows taxpayers to reduce their tax liability on a dollar-for-dollar basis for each qualifying child under a certain age.

AGI

Adjusted Gross Income, which is total income minus specific deductions, used to determine tax liability.

Adoption Credit

A tax credit offered by the IRS to offset some expenses involved in the legal adoption of a child.

Modified AGI

Modified Adjusted Gross Income, an income measure used for tax purposes, adjusting the AGI for specific deductions or exclusions.