Mirtha Is 21 Years of Age and a Full-Time Student

question 102

Multiple Choice

Mirtha is 21 years of age and a full-time student living by herself.She had wages of $25,000 for 2017 and provided more than half of her own support.Can Mirtha claim the exemption for herself on her tax return?

• A)Mirtha's parents can claim the exemption.
• B)Both,Mirtha and her parents can claim the exemption.
• C)Yes,Mirtha can claim the exemption.
• D)No one can claim the exemption for Mirtha.

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