Of the Following Statements About the Spousal Tax Credit, Which

question 71

Multiple Choice

Of the following statements about the spousal tax credit, which one is correct?

• A)To claim this credit, the claimant must be legally married to the relevant individual.
• B)It can be claimed by either spouse.
• C)If the individuals are married during the year, the base for the credit must be reduced by the spouse's income since the date of the marriage.
• D)In the year of separation or divorce, an individual can claim both spousal support pay- ments and the spousal tax credit.

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