A Teenager Has Just Learned She Is Pregnant

question 23

Multiple Choice

A teenager has just learned she is pregnant.Which of the following is the most expected response by the family?

• A)The family will draw closer together as they confront this new family crisis.
• B)The family will likely distance themselves from their daughter.
• C)The family will be excited to play with the new baby.
• D)The family will have unexpected economic and emotional pressure.

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Definitions:

Schedule B

A form used with the IRS tax return to report interest and ordinary dividend income.

Interest Income

Earnings received from investments like savings accounts, CDs, or bonds.

Taxpayer

An individual or entity that is obligated to make payments to municipal or governmental authorities based on income earned or property owned.

Provisional Income

It's the total income a person has, including tax-exempt interest and half of their Social Security benefits, used to determine the taxability of Social Security benefits.