Part 1 - Scenario 3

Brenda (53) is unmarried, her two daughters, Zoe (22) and Alanis (19), and her granddaughter Ava lived with her the entire year. Alanis was a full-time student at Your Local Community College, and she received a scholarship that covered the cost of her tuition and related expenses. Zoe was not a student. Ava is Zoe's daughter. They are all U.S. citizens and have valid social security numbers. Brenda paid a total of $11,700 of the cost of maintaining the home, and Zoe paid $10,300 of the cost of maintaining the home. No one else paid any of their expenses. Brendas only income was from wages of $38,350 and interest of $35. Brenda had no foreign income. Zoes wages were $17,570; Alanis and Ava had no income and did not contribute towards their own support. Zoe will file her own return and claim Ava as her dependent. Brenda will claim any dependents she is qualified to claim

1.What is Zoe's dependency status for Brenda?

a.Qualifying Child Dependent.

b. Qualifying Relative Dependent.

c. She is not a dependent of Brenda.

2.What is Ava's dependency status for Brenda?

Qualifying Child Dependent.

Qualifying Relative Dependent.

She is not a dependent of Brenda.

3.What is Alanis' dependency status for Brenda?

Qualifying Child Dependent.

Qualifying Relative Dependent.

She is not a dependent of Brenda.

4.Is Brenda 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.

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

b. Brenda is eligible to claim the Other Dependent Credit.

c.Brenda may claim both the Child Tax Credit and the Other Dependent Credit.

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