Essay
Mr.and Mrs.Bennett file a joint tax return.Determine if each of the following unmarried individuals is either a qualifying child or a qualifying relative.
a.Son Alex,age 22,lives in his parents' home and works fulltime as a tax accountant.Alex is self-supporting except for the fact that he does not pay rent to his parents.
b.Daughter Samantha,age 20,is a full-time college student.Samantha lives in a dormitory during the school year,but her parents' home is her permanent residence and they provide 100% of her financial support.
c.Mr.Bennett's brother Max is 42 years old and mentally handicapped.Max lives in a privately operated group home,and Mr.and Mrs.Bennett provide 100% of his financial support.Max has no gross income.
d.Mrs.Bennett's mother,Vera,age 67,lives in a retirement community.Mr.and Mrs.Bennett provide about 75% of her financial support.Vera earned $5,000 this year as a part-time receptionist.
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