Sergio Wants to Know If He Can Claim His Daughter

question 91

Multiple Choice

Sergio wants to know if he can claim his daughter, Sarah, as a dependent on his income tax return. Sarah lives at home with her parents all year. Sergio provides $11,500 for her support (i.e., food, shelter, and transportation) . Sarah, age 18, made $13,250 last year by acting and working as a cashier at a restaurant. Sarah saved $9,000 of her income and spent $4,250 on clothes and entertainment. Can Sergio claim his daughter, Sarah, as a dependent for income tax purposes?

• A)Yes.
• B)No, Sarah fails the relationship test.
• C)No, Sarah fails the gross income test.
• D)No, Sarah fails the student test.
• E)No, Sarah fails the support test.

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Definitions:

Discounted Payback Period

The time it takes for the cash inflows from a capital investment project to equal the initial outlay, adjusted for the time value of money.

Initial Cost

The amount of money spent to acquire, or invest in, an asset or project before it begins generating revenue.

Rate of Return

The enhancement or diminution in an investment’s value over a fixed span, presented as a percentage of the investment’s original price.

Rate of Return

The upward or downward movement in the value of an investment across a predefined period, depicted as a percentage of the initial investment cost.