Lillian and Michael Were Divorced Last Year

question 68

Multiple Choice

Lillian and Michael were divorced last year.Michael has custody of their two children.Lillian pays $8,600 in child support payments during the current year.The total cost of supporting the children is $12,500.Michael and Lillian do not have any special agreement about dependency exemptions.How many total exemptions may Michael claim for the current year?

• A)0
• B)1
• C)2
• D)3
• E)4

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Definitions:

Trade Accounts Payable

Liabilities owed by a business to its suppliers or creditors for inventory or services received that are yet to be paid for.

Accounts Payable

Money owed by a business to its suppliers or creditors for goods and services received.

Potential Lawsuit

A legal challenge or claim that has not yet been filed but has the possibility to be brought forward because of existing disputes.

Contingent Liabilities

Possible obligations that may arise in the future due to past events, depending on the occurrence of certain uncertain events.