Which of the Following Taxpayers May File as a Head

question 100

Multiple Choice

Which of the following taxpayers may file as a head of household in 2015? ​ Ron provides all the support for his mother,Betty,who lives by herself in an apartment in Fort Lauderdale.Ron pays the rent and other expenses for the apartment and properly claims his mother as a dependent. ​ Tammy provides over one-half the support for her 18-year old brother,Dan.Dan earned $4,200 in 2015 working at a fast food restaurant and is saving his money to attend college in 2016.Dan lives in Tammy's home. ​ Joe's wife left him late in December of 2014.No legal action was taken and Joe has not heard from her in 2015.Joe supported his 6-year-old son,who lived with him throughout 2015.

• A)Ron only
• B)Tammy only
• C)Joe only
• D)Ron and Joe only
• E)Ron,Tammy,and Joe

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Definitions:

Moro Reflex

An involuntary reflex in infants when they feel as if they are falling; the arms are thrown apart, and then they are brought together as if to protect the body.

Parent-Infant Attachment

A deep emotional bond that develops between an infant and their primary caregiver, crucial for the child's social and emotional development.

Sudden Infant Death Syndrome

A mysterious and tragic condition where an apparently healthy infant dies unexpectedly, usually during sleep, and without a clear cause.

Medulla

A part of the brain stem that regulates vital and automatic functions such as breathing and the sleep-wake cycle.