Which of the Following Is Not a Requirement for a Married

question 15

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is not a requirement for a married taxpayer to be treated as unmarried at the end of the year for filing status purposes?

• A) The taxpayer claims a dependency exemption for a child.
• B) The taxpayer pays more than half the costs of maintaining his or her home for the entire year and the home is the principal residence for a dependent qualifying child for more than half the year.
• C) The taxpayer files a tax return separate from the other spouse.
• D) The spouse does not live in the taxpayer's home at all during the year.

Recognize the specific conditions and limits for deducting medical and dental expenses, including the AGI floor.

Identify and calculate deductible interest on qualified residence and home equity indebtedness.

Determine the deductible amount for charitable contributions and understand the documentation required for these deductions.

Understand the rules for deducting state, local, and foreign taxes, including the election between income and sales taxes.

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