In each of the following independent cases, determine the taxpayers filing status and the number of dependents the taxpayer is allowed to claim.

1. Edith and her spouse support their 35-year-old son, Slim. Slim is a full-time college student who earned $5,500 over the summer in part-time work.

a. Married filing jointly with one dependent.

b. Married filing jointly with two dependents.

c. Married filing jointly with no dependents.

d. Married filing separately with two dependents.

2. Alexandra is a blind widow (her spouse died five years ago) who provides a home for her 18-year-old nephew, Newt. Newts parents are dead and so Newt supports himself. Newts gross income is $5,000.

a. Single with one dependent.

b. Single with no dependents.

c. Head of household with no dependents.

d. Head of household with one dependent.