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In Order to Claim a Dependency Exemption for Other Than

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In order to claim a dependency exemption for other than a qualifying child, a taxpayer must meet the support test. Generally, this is done by furnishing more than 50% of a dependent's support. What exceptions exist, if any, where the support furnished need not be more than 50%?


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Security Interest

A legal claim or lien on collateral that gives a lender the right to take property if a borrower defaults on their obligations.

Perfection

In legal and financial contexts, refinement is the process of securing an interest in collateral against third parties, often through public registration.

Security Agreement

A legal document that provides a lender a security interest in specified assets of the borrower as collateral for a loan.

Filing

The process of submitting documents to a specified authority or organization for official review or record-keeping.

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