Carter Dies on January 1,2017

question 13

Multiple Choice

Carter dies on January 1,2017.A joint return election is made in 2017 and Marjorie properly qualifies as a surviving spouse for the two following years.Marjorie has one child that she claims as a dependent for this same period.The number of personal and dependency exemptions allowed Marjorie in 2017 and in 2018,respectively:

• A)1 and 1.
• B)2 and 2.
• C)3 and 2.
• D)3 and 3.

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