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Pete and Shirley are filing a joint return. They have two dependent children. What is the total amount of their exemptions for tax year 2019? A. $0 B. $4,200 C. $8,400 D. $16,800

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A. $0

Step-by-step explanation:

The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act eliminated personal exemptions starting 2018. It also increased standard deductions though. For example, the standard deduction for married filing jointly for 2019 was $24,400. This is a significant increase if you consider that the standard deduction for married filing jointly in 2017 was $12,700.

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