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Module 6: Exemptions

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  1. Bert and Maria are married and file a joint return. Bert and María cannot be claimed as dependents on anyone else's tax return. They have two children, ages 14 and 16 who lived with them all year in New York. They were the sole supporters of the children. Neither child had any income during the year. Assume the joint return and citizenship tests are met. How many total exemptions can Bert and Maria claim on their joint tax return?
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  1. Dr. and Mrs. Fernandez are married, live in North Carolina and file a joint return. The Fernandezes cannot be claimed as dependents on anyone else's tax return. Their daughter, Nanita, is 19 years old, single and a full-time student away at college. Nanita earned $4,500 during the year, but her parents provided more than half of her support. What are the correct number of exemptions that Dr. and Mrs. Fernandez can claim on their tax return?
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  1. Based on the information above the correct number of exemptions that Nanita can claim on her tax return is 0?
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