Question

Char and Russ Dasrup have one daughter,Siera.who is 16 years old.ln November of last year,the Dasrup's took in Siera's 16 year oldfriend.Angela.who has lived with them ever since.The Dasrup's have not legally adopted Angela but Siera often refers to Angela as 'hersister.‘ In the current year,the Dasrups provide all of the support for both girlsneither girl receives any income during the year.and bothgirls live at the Dasrup's residence.Which of the following statements is true regarding the dependency exemptions (and the reason forthe exemptions)Char and Russ may claim for the current year for these girls?A) One exemption for their daughter Siera as a qualifying child but no exemption for Angela.B) One exemption for Siera as a qualifying child and one exemption for Angela as a qualifying child.C) One exemption for Siera as a qualifying child and one exemption for Angela as a qualifying relative.D) None of these statements is true.

Answer 1

Answer:

A) One exemption for their daughter Siera as a qualifying child but no exemption for Angela.

Explanation:

The six IRS requirements for determining a qualifying child are:

1. Relationship
2. Age
3. Residence
4. Support
5. Joint return
6. Citizenship

The problem with Angela is that she fails number 1, which means that she has no legal relationship with the Dasrups. She would qualify for the remaining 5, but if only one is missing, then the IRS will not qualify Angela.

On the other hand, Siera qualifies because she meets all the requirements.