Question

Anna is a 21-year-old full-time college student (she plans on returning home at the end of the school year). Her total support for the year was $34,000 (including $8,000 of tuition). Anna covered $12,000 of her support costs out of her own pocket (from savings, she did not work) and she received an $8,000 scholarship that covered all of her tuition costs. Which of the following statements regarding who is allowed to claim Anna as an exemption is true?a. Even if Anna's parents provided the remaining $14,000 of support for Anna ($34,000 minus $12,000 minus $8,000), they would not be able to claim her as a dependent.b. Even if Anna's grandparents provided the remaining $14,000 of support for Anna ($34,000 minus $12,000 minus $8,000) they would not be able to claim her as a dependent.c. Because she provided more than half her own support, Anna may claim a personal exemption for herself.d. None of these statements is true.

Answer 1

Answer:

Even if Anna's grandparents provided the remaining $14,000 of support for Anna ($34,000 minus $12,000 minus $8,000) they would not be able to claim her as a dependent.

Explanation:

If the grandparents provided $14,000 their contribution to Anna's school fees is not up to half so they cannot claim Anna as an exemption. Anna had $12,000 personal money and $8,000 scholarship, it is crowned that she provided $20,000 by herself.

However since she is under the age of 21 and in college, her parents can claim her.