Question

Ben, age 67, and Karla, age 58, have two children who live with them and for whom they provide total support. Their daughter is 21 years old, blind, is not a full-time student and has no income. Her twin brother is 21 years old, has good sight, is a full-time student and has income of $4,800. Which of the following statements is correct regarding Ben and Karla's ability to claim the twins as dependents?A) The couple can only claim the son as a dependent.B) The couple cannot claim either twin as a dependent.C) The couple can only claim the daughter as a dependent.D) The couple can claim both twins as dependents

Answer 1

Answer: C) The couple can only claim the daughter as a dependent

Explanation: The son is in a perfect health condition, physical well and is independent enough to take care of himself since he has a job with a stable income.

He is also in a perfect age where one is considered a young adult which means he can even own his own home since he is beyond 18 years of age .

The daughter has a disability since she is blind which means she can not take care of herself she is definitely dependent on her parents for most things she can't do herself .