Linda is married but did not live with or have contact with her spouse this tax year. She does not know where he is. She indicated on her intake sheet that she is not legally separated.

Linda does not have children or any other dependents.

Linda worked as a clerk and earned $47,000 in wages. She had no other income.

In 2016, she took a computer class at the community college to improve her job skills.

She has a student account statement showing she paid $900 for tuition.

She paid $300 for a course book that she ordered from an online bookseller. Purchase of the book was not a requirement of enrollment.

She also paid $50 for a parking permit that was not a requirement of enrollment.

Linda does not have enough deductions to itemize.

Linda is a U.S. citizen with a valid Social Security number.

12. What is Lindas most advantageous allowable filing status?

13. Which education benefit is Linda eligible to claim?