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:

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