In Meeting the Criteria of a Qualifying Child for Dependency

question 32

Essay

In meeting the criteria of a qualifying child for dependency purposes, when if ever, might the child's income become relevant?

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Definitions:

CPI-Measured Inflation Hedge

An investment or asset that is expected to increase in value at a rate that matches or exceeds the rate of inflation as measured by the Consumer Price Index (CPI), thus preserving purchasing power.

TIPS

Treasury Inflation-Protected Securities, a type of U.S. Treasury bond designed to help investors protect against inflation.

Fully-Funded Pension Funds

Pension plans that have sufficient assets to meet all the pension obligations to participants, both present and anticipated.

Inflation Hedge

An investment that is considered to protect against the decrease in purchasing power due to inflation.