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Problem $4-52($LO $4-2,$ LO $4-3)($Static$)$

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In each of the following independent cases, determine the taxpayer's filing status and the number of

dependents the taxpayer is allowed to claim.

Problem $4-52$ Part a $($Static$)$

a$.$ Alexandra is a blind widow $($her spouse died five years ago$)$ who provides a home for her $18-$year$-$old nephew, Newt. Newt's

parents are dead and so Newt supports himself. Newt's gross income is $$6,000.$