In Which, If Any, of the Following Situations May the Individual

question 134

Multiple Choice

In which, if any, of the following situations may the individual not be claimed as a dependent of the taxpayer?

• A)A former spouse who lives with the taxpayer (divorce took place last year).
• B)A stepmother who does not live with the taxpayer.
• C)A married daughter who lives with the taxpayer.
• D)A half-brother who does not live with the taxpayer and is a citizen and resident of Canada.
• E)A cousin who does not live with the taxpayer.

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Definitions:

Perspective Taking

The cognitive capacity to consider a situation from the point of view of another person, improving empathetic understanding.

Peer Group Status

The position or rank an individual holds within a peer group, affecting their social interactions and sense of inclusion.

Self-Understanding

A child’s cognitive representation of the self—the substance and content of a child’s self-conceptions.

Quality

Quality denotes the degree to which a product, service, or process is free of defects, consistent, and satisfies both stated or implied needs or expectations.