Aishwarya’s husband passed away in 2015. She needs to determine whether Jasmine, her 17-year-old stepdaughter, who is single, qualifies as her dependent in 2016. Jasmine is a resident but not a citizen of the United States. She lived in Aishwarya’s home from June 15 through December 31, 2016.

a) Aishwarya provided more than half of Jasmine’s support for 2016. Is Aishwarya allowed to claim a dependency exemption for Jasmine for 2016?

b) Would Aishwarya be allowed to claim a dependency exemption for Jasmine for 2016 if Aishwarya provided more than half of Jasmine’s support in 2016, Jasmine lived in Aishwarya’s home from July 15 through December 31 of 2016, and Jasmine reported gross income of $5,000 in 2016?

c) Would Aishwarya be allowed to claim a dependency exemption for Jasmine for 2016 if Aishwarya provided more than half of Jasmine’s support in 2016, Jasmine lived in Aishwarya’s home from July 15 through December 31 of 2016, and Jasmine reported gross income of $2,500 in 2016?