Pete and Pam Are Married with Four Dependent Children

question 34

Multiple Choice

Pete and Pam are married with four dependent children. Which of the following filing statuses can Pete and Pam use if they want to legally file one tax return?

• A) Married filing separately
• B) Married filing jointly
• C) Head of household
• D) Single
• E) Qualifying widow or widower with dependent child

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Definitions:

Expenses

Costs incurred in the running of a business operation, such as rent, utilities, and salaries.

Acetylcholinesterase

An enzyme that breaks down the neurotransmitter acetylcholine in the synaptic cleft, thereby terminating the signal between nerve cells.

Tropomyosin

A protein that runs along the length of the actin filament in muscle fibers and, along with troponin, regulates muscle contraction.

Sarcoplasmic Reticulum

A network of membranes found within muscle cells that stores and releases calcium ions, aiding in muscle contraction.