Jane is 20 years old and is a sophomore at Lake University. She is a full-time student
Question:
Jane is 20 years old and is a sophomore at Lake University. She is a full-time student and does not have any gross income. Jane spends the holidays and summers at home with her parents. Her total support for the current tax year is $30,000, including a scholarship for $5,000 to cover her tuition. Jane used $12,000 of her savings, and her grandparents provided $13,000. Which of the following statements is true regarding identifying Jane as a dependent?
a. If Jane’s parents (rather than her grandparents) provided the $13,000, then they would not be able to claim Jane as a dependent because Jane provided more than half of her own support.
b. Jane's grandparents can claim her as a dependent because Jane did not provide more than half of her own support.
c. Jane’s grandparents cannot claim her as a dependent because Jane provided more than half of her own support.
d. Jane is no one’s dependent because she provided more than half of her own support.
Step by Step Answer:
South-Western Federal Taxation 2019 Comprehensive
ISBN: 9781337703017
42th Edition
Authors: David M. Maloney, William A. Raabe, William H. Hoffman, James C. Young