In 2017,Brett and Lashana (Both 50 Years Old)file a Joint

question 101

Multiple Choice

In 2017,Brett and Lashana (both 50 years old) file a joint tax return claiming as a dependent their son who is blind.Their standard deduction is

• A)$12,700.
• B)$13,950.
• C)$14,250.
• D)$7,900.

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Definitions:

Illusion

A distortion of the senses, revealing how the brain normally organizes and interprets sensory stimulation.

Uncontrollable Events

Situations or occurrences that individuals cannot influence or dictate, often leading to feelings of helplessness.

Correlated

When two or more variables have a measurable relationship or association with each other, often investigated through statistical analysis.

Positive Correlation

A relationship between two variables where they both move in the same direction, meaning as one variable increases, the other also increases.