Which of the Following Statements Regarding the Child and Dependent

question 124

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements regarding the child and dependent care credit is true?

• A) A married couple must file jointly to claim the credit.
• B) A taxpayer may claim a credit for dependent care expenses for a dependent who is 14 years old or older but only if the dependent lives in the taxpayer's home for the entire year.
• C) All else equal, a taxpayer making qualifying expenditures for three children may claim more dependent care credit than a taxpayer making (the same amount of) qualifying expenditures for two children.
• D) None of the above statements is true.

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Definitions:

Genetic Components

Refers to the elements of an individual's genetic makeup that contribute to particular traits or disease risks.

Environmental Factors

External elements that can affect the health or behavior of individuals, including natural and built environments.

Concordance Rate

The probability that two individuals with a shared genetic background will both exhibit a specific trait or disease.

Dizygotic Twins

Twins that are born from two separate eggs fertilized by two different sperm, also known as fraternal twins.