Under Federal Law, the TANF Program Has a Lifetime Limit

question 2

Multiple Choice

Under Federal law, the TANF program has a lifetime limit of

• A)3 years of assistance.
• B)18 months of assistance.
• C)5 years of assistance.
• D)10 years of assistance.

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Definitions:

Standard Deduction

A fixed dollar amount deducted from an individual's taxable income, reducing the amount of income subject to federal income tax, which varies by filing status and is adjusted annually.

Personal Exemption

A deduction allowed by the IRS from taxable income for the taxpayer and each qualified dependent, diminishing until eliminated in tax year 2018 under the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act.

AGI

Adjusted Gross Income; an individual's total gross income minus specific deductions, used to determine taxable income.

Dependent

An individual, typically a child or family member, whose maintenance and support can be claimed as a deduction by another, usually for tax purposes.