Filing Statuses, Dependents, & Deductions

Which of the following individuals does not need to sign the federal tax return?

Taxpayer

Paid tax preparer

Dependent on the return

Spouse if filing a joint return

Which of the following is not a federal filing status?

If the dependent is a minor, the ITIN documentation must establish the relationship between the dependent and the representative signing the application on the dependent’s behalf. All the following documents could be included, except?

School records (for school-age children)

Adoption papers

Photocopied medical records (for children under six)

Other court-appointed papers showing legal guardianship

Which of the following individuals do not need an ITIN to file a tax return?

Taxpayer who does not qualify for an SSN

Taxpayer who has an SSN

Nonresident alien

Alien dependent not eligible for an SSN

Which of the following is not true about an ITIN?

An ITIN is issued by the IRS, for certain resident and nonresident aliens, their spouses, and their dependents.

An ITIN is a nine-digit number beginning with the number 9.

An ITIN can be used for other purposes than filing a tax return.

An ITIN is a tax processing number.

Maria is filing head of household for tax year 2021. What is her federal standard deduction?

$12,550

$26,450

$25,100

$18,800

Richard is the noncustodial parent of Ricky. Stephanie is the custodial parent of Ricky. Richard would like to claim Ricky on his tax return. Which of the following does not allow Richard to claim Ricky as a qualifying dependent?

A divorce decree or separate maintenance agreement states that Richard can claim Ricky for the current tax year.

Stephanie and Richard lived together for 9 months of the year.

Stephanie signed a written agreement that she will not claim Ricky as a dependent.

Stephanie signs Form 8332 for Richard to claim Ricky.

Omar can be claimed as a dependent on his parents’ tax return. What is his standard deduction?

$900

The greater of $1,100 or the taxpayer’s earned income for the year plus $350 not to exceed the standard deduction

$300

The greater amount between $350 and $1,100

Which of the following does not determine if a child is permanently and totally disabled?

A doctor determines the condition will last for less than a year.

The child cannot engage in any substantial gainful activity because of a mental condition.

A doctor determines the condition has lasted or can be expected to last continuously for at least a year or can lead to death.

The child cannot engage in any substantial gainful activity because of a physical condition.

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