Joe Arrived from Trinidad Several Months Ago

question 77

Multiple Choice

Joe arrived from Trinidad several months ago. He is staying with a friend in Northern Ontario. He has found a job as a janitor. As winter sets in it is likely he will go through which stage of immigrant adjustment:

• A) superficial adjustment
• B) honeymoon
• C) integration
• D) culture shock
• E) stress and depression

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Definitions:

Personal Exemption

A deduction allowed by the IRS for the taxpayer, the spouse, and eligible dependents, significantly reduced and effectively eliminated with the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act for tax years 2018 through 2025.

Legally Divorced

The formal termination of a marriage by a court or other competent body, restoring the individuals to single status with legal rights to remarry.

Dependent Children

Children who rely on their parents or guardians for financial support and may qualify the supporter for certain tax benefits.

Married Filing Separately

A tax filing status for married couples who choose to file their tax returns separately, which can affect deductions and tax rates.