Match the Statements That Relate to Each Other

question 61

Multiple Choice

Match the statements that relate to each other.Note: Some choices may be used more than once.
-Abandoned spouse

• A)Not available to 65-year old taxpayer who itemizes.
• B)Exception for U.S.citizenship or residency test (for dependency exemption purposes).
• C)Largest basic standard deduction available to a dependent who has no earned income in 2019.
• D)Considered for dependency purposes.
• E)Qualifies for head of household filing status.
• F)A child (age 15) who is a dependent and has only earned income.
• G)Considered in applying gross income test (for dependency exemption purposes).
• H)Not considered in applying the gross income test (for dependency exemption purposes).
• I)Unmarried taxpayer who can use the same tax rates as married persons filing jointly.
• J)Exception to the support test (for dependency exemption purposes).
• K)A child (age 16) who is a dependent and has only unearned income of $4,500.
• L)No correct match provided.

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Definitions:

Affirmative Defense

A defense in which the defendant introduces evidence to negate or reduce liability, rather than simply denying the plaintiff's allegations.

Answer

A defendant’s response to a plaintiff’s complaint.

Cross-Claim

A claim brought against a co-party in the same side of a legal action, asserting wrongdoing that contributed to the original lawsuit.

Counterclaim

A claim made by a defendant against a plaintiff in a legal proceeding.