Question

Elisa is 21 years of age and a full-time student living with her parents. She had wages of $680 ($75 of income tax withholding) for 2018. Can Elisa file a tax return even though her parents will claim her as a dependent on their tax return? A) Elisa's parent can report the income on their tax return. B) No, Elisa is a dependent of her parents. C) Yes, Elisa can file a tax return. D) No, Elisa cannot file a tax return.

Answer 1

Answer:

C) Yes, Elisa can file a tax return

Explanation:

As in the given situation Elisa could file a tax return as she is considered to be dependent as her age is less than 24 years also her income is lower than the taxable income so she can file her return herself in order to claim the return

Therefore as per the given situation the option c is correct