Mary Is Age 33 and a Single Taxpayer with Adjusted

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Essay

Mary is age 33 and a single taxpayer with adjusted gross income for 2017 of $29,400.Mary maintains a home for three dependent children and has itemized deductions of $3,000.Calculate the following amounts for Mary's 2017 income tax return:
a.The number of exemptions claimed
b.Mary's standard or itemized deduction amount
c.Mary's taxable income

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Definitions:

Median Cubital Vein

The median cubital vein is a superficial vein located in the cubital fossa and commonly used for venipuncture or the insertion of an intravenous catheter.

Brachial Artery

A major blood vessel of the upper arm, responsible for providing oxygenated blood to the upper limb, branching from the shoulder to the elbow.

Lingual Artery

A branch of the external carotid artery that supplies blood to the tongue.

Maxillary Artery

A major artery that supplies blood to various structures of the face, including the maxilla (upper jaw) and deep facial areas.