In 2018, Hal Furnishes More Than Half of the Support

question 28

True/False

In 2018, Hal furnishes more than half of the support of his ex-wife and her father, both of whom live with him. The divorce occurred in 2017. Hal may claim the father-in-law and the ex-wife as dependents.

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