Mirtha Is 21 Years of Age and a Full-Time Student

question 19

Multiple Choice

Mirtha is 21 years of age and a full-time student living by herself.She had wages of $25,000 for 2016.Can Mirtha claim the exemption for herself on her tax return?

• A)Both,Mirtha and her parents can claim the exemption.
• B)Mirtha's parents can claim the exemption.
• C)No one can claim the exemption for Mirtha.
• D)Yes,Mirtha can claim the exemption.

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