Mariella (26) is unmarried. Her unmarried sister, Sophie (21), lived with her all year. No one else lived in the home during the year. They are both U.S. citizens and have valid social security numbers. Sophie is not a student. Mariella paid all of her own support and the household expenses. She paid 83% of Sophies support. Sophie paid 17% of her support. Sophie is not permanently and totally disabled. Mariellas earned income and AGI were $26,930. She did not have any foreign income or investment income. Sophies gross income was $3,605. Mariella will claim Sophie if she qualifies to do so.

Question 1

What is Mariella's correct and most favorable 2020 filing status?

Single.

Married filing jointly.

Married filing separately.

Head of household.

Qualifying widow(er).

Question 2

What is Sophie's dependency status for Mariella?

Qualifying Child Dependent.

Qualifying Relative Dependent.

She is not a dependent of Mariella.

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Question 3

Is Mariella eligible to claim the Child Tax Credit (CTC) and Additional Child Tax Credit (if the CTC is limited), or the Other Dependent Credit for any potential dependent? Choose the best response.

Mariella is eligible to claim the Child Tax Credit and/or Additional Child Tax Credit.

Mariella is eligible to claim the Other Dependent Credit.

Mariella is not eligible to claim the Child Tax Credit/Additional Child Tax Credit or the Other Dependent Credit.

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Question 4

Is Mariella eligible to claim and receive the Earned Income Credit?

Yes / No