Which of the Following Statements Regarding Exemptions Is Correct

question 11

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements regarding exemptions is correct?

• A) Personal exemptions are more valuable than dependency exemptions.
• B) Taxpayers filing a married filing joint return are limited to two exemptions on their tax returns.
• C) Exemption amounts are considered to be for AGI deductions.
• D) Taxpayers subtract exemption deductions from adjusted gross income in determining taxable income.

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