Question

A household consists of a married couple, their twin three-year-old sons, and their twin eight-year-old daughters. The couple's children had no income and lived with their parents all of last year. How many exemptions can the couple claim on last year's tax return if they file with the "Married filing jointly" status?
A. 6
B. 5
C. 3
D. 4

Answer 1

The answer should be B.5

Answer 2

Answer:

A household has

One husband, one wife which is a couple

And twin three-year old son means 2 sons

And twin eight-year-old  daughter means 2 daughters.

So, there are total 6 members

So, there will be four children and one wife that is 5 members who are exempted from the last year,s tax return.

Therefore, option B is correct that is 5.