Identify Which of the Items Below Help Determine Which Taxpayer

question 25

Multiple Choice

Identify which of the items below help determine which taxpayer must recognize earned income:

• A) Residence in a community property law state
• B) Assignment of income
• C) Residence in a common law state
• D) Both residence in a community property law state and assignment of income above
• E) All of these

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