In 2013 Brett and Lashana (Both 50 Years Old)file a Joint

question 96

Multiple Choice

In 2013 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)$12,200.
• B)$13,400.
• C)$13,700.
• D)$11,700.

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Definitions:

Communication

The process of exchanging information, ideas, thoughts, feelings, and messages through verbal or nonverbal means.

Darting Eyes

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Listening

The active process of receiving, interpreting, and responding to verbal and non-verbal messages.