Which, If Any, of the Following Statements Relating to the Standard

question 73

Multiple Choice

Which, if any, of the following statements relating to the standard deduction is correct?

• A) If a taxpayer dies during the year, his (or her) standard deduction must be prorated.
• B) If a taxpayer is claimed as a dependent of another, his (or her) additional standard deduction is allowed in full (i.e., no adjustment is necessary).
• C) If spouses file separate returns, both spouses must claim the standard deduction (rather than itemize their deductions from AGI).
• D) If a taxpayer is claimed as a dependent of another, no basic standard deduction is allowed.
• E) None of these.

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Definitions:

ATM Machines

Automated Teller Machines where individuals can perform financial transactions, such as cash withdrawals, deposits, and fund transfers, without the need for direct interaction with bank staff.

Credit Cards

Financial instruments that allow users to borrow funds up to a pre-set limit for purchases or cash advances, with the expectation of paying back the borrowed amount over time.

M1

A category of the money supply that includes all physical money like coins and currency, as well as demand deposits and other liquid assets that can quickly be converted to cash.

Money Demand Curve

An illustrative chart demonstrating the link between the amount of money desired by people to keep and the interest rate.