Cecilia, a Brazilian Citizen and Resident, Spent 120 Days Working

question 29

True/False

Cecilia, a Brazilian citizen and resident, spent 120 days working in the United States in the current year and earned $50,000. Because she spent more than 90 days in the United States, Cecilia's income will be treated as U.S. source and subject to U.S. taxation. The United States does not have an income tax treaty with Brazil.

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Definitions:

Diaphragm

A dome-shaped, muscular partition separating the thoracic cavity from the abdominal cavity, playing a major role in breathing by contracting and expanding the lungs.

Peripheral Chemoreceptors

Sensory receptors located in the carotid bodies and aortic bodies that detect changes in the chemical composition of the blood, mainly the partial pressure of oxygen.

Sodium Ions

Sodium Ions are positively charged sodium atoms (Na+) that play crucial roles in cellular function, including maintaining fluid balance and transmitting nerve impulses.

Carbon Dioxide

A colorless, odorless gas produced by burning carbon and organic compounds and by respiration, absorbed by plants in photosynthesis.