Cuban American

question 14

Multiple Choice

Cuban American

• A) elders are less politically active than Mexican Americans or Puerto Ricans.
• B) culture places less emphasis on familism than other Hispanic groups.
• C) people view complete dependence on family members as pathological.
• D) people believe in familism and evoke guilt when members do not fulfill expected roles.

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Definitions:

Personal and Dependency Exemptions

Tax deductions previously allowed for the taxpayer, their spouse, and eligible dependents, though suspended for federal taxes from 2018 through 2025.

Standard Deduction

A fixed dollar amount that reduces the income on which you are taxed, available to all taxpayers who do not choose to itemize their deductions.

Itemized Deductions

These are expenses allowed by the IRS that can be subtracted from adjusted gross income to reduce taxable income, emphasizing personal expenses.

Married Couple

A legal status for two individuals who are united in marriage, recognized by law, affecting tax and legal situations.