Basic Scenario 7: Emma Davis Using the tax software, complete the tax return, including Form 1040 and all appropriate forms, schedules, or worksheets. Answer the questions following the scenario. Note: When entering Social Security numbers (SSNs) or Employer Identification Numbers (EINs), replace the Xs as directed, or with any four digits of your choice. Interview Notes Emma is 45 years old and single. Emma has two children, Poppy, age 17 and Sebastian, age 25, who lived with her all year. Sebastian had a part-time job where he earned $4,500 in 2020. Emma paid all the cost of keeping up the home and more than half the support for her children. Emma received disability pension benefits. She has not reached the minimum retirement age of her employers plan. She also received interest and dividend income. In early January 2020, she went to the local casino and won some money playing the slot machines. During the intake and interview, she mentioned that she had gambling losses of $700. She does not have enough expenses to itemize for the 2020 tax year. Emma made a $100 cash contribution to her daughters school to help buy masks for students. Emma received a $1,700 Economic Impact Payment (EIP) in 2020.

18. Emmas disability pension is reported as wages and considered earned income for the purposes of the earned income credit. a. True b. False 19. What is Emmas most advantageous filing status allowable? a. Married Filing Separately b. Qualifying widow(er) c. Head of Household d. Single 20. Which of the following statements are true? a. Qualified dividends are ordinary dividends. b. Qualified dividends qualify for lower, long-term capital gains tax rates. c. Qualified dividends are reported on Form 1099-DIV. d. All of the above. 21. Poppy and Sebastian are dependents on Emmas tax return. a. True b. False 22. What is the amount of gambling winnings Emma must report on her 2020 tax return? a. $0 b. $5,800 c. $6,500 d. $7,200 23. Emma can prevent having a balance due next year by using the Tax Withholding Estimator at IRS.gov and then adjust her withholding. a. True b. False 24. Emma has a balance due of $________ on her 2020 tax return.