In Which of the Following Situations, If Any, May the Individual

question 85

Multiple Choice

In which of the following situations, if any, may the individual not be claimed as a dependent of the taxpayer?

• A)A former spouse who lives with the taxpayer (divorce took place last year).
• B)A stepmother who does not live with the taxpayer.
• C)A married daughter who lives with the taxpayer.
• D)A half-brother who does not live with the taxpayer and is a citizen and resident of Honduras.
• E)A cousin who lives with the taxpayer.

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