Hester (Age 17)is Claimed as a Dependent by His Parents

question 108

Multiple Choice

Hester (age 17) is claimed as a dependent by his parents, Charlton and Abigail.In 2019, Hester received $10,000 of qualified dividends, and he received $12,000 from a part-time job.What is his taxable income for 2019?

• A)$22,000
• B)$20,900
• C)$9,800
• D)$9,650

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