When a Taxpayer Can Be Claimed as a Dependent on the Tax

question 104

Multiple Choice

When a taxpayer can be claimed as a dependent on the tax return of another individual,the basic standard deduction for the taxpayer is limited to the greater of (a) ______,or (b) the taxpayer's earned income plus $350,but not more than the amount of the basic standard deduction.

• A) $950
• B) $900
• C) $1,000
• D) $350

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