Final answer:
An employee can claim exemptions for themselves and for family-related reasons under the Family and Medical Leave Act. Options such as claiming exemptions for a dog or a neighbor's Uncle Fred are not covered under Family and Medical Leave Act. Additionally, a sole owner and employee of a corporation must pay several types of federal taxes. The correct option is b. Family
Step-by-step explanation:
An employee can claim certain exemptions based on federal laws that provide protection for their rights in the workplace.
More specifically, the Family and Medical Leave Act allows employees to take up to 12 weeks of unpaid leave per year for certain family reasons, including the birth of a child or to care for a family member with a serious health condition.
Of the options given, the exemptions that an employee can legitimately claim include a. Self, for taking personal medical leave, and b. Family, for taking care of family obligations as specified by the Family and Medical Leave Act.
Other options such as c. Dog and d. The neighbor's Uncle Fred is not covered under Family and Medical Leave Actor any standard tax exemptions.
In relation to federal tax responsibilities, if an individual owns a corporation and is the only employee, they will be responsible for paying various types of federal taxes such as income tax, self-employment tax, and possibly payroll taxes if the corporation is structured to pay the owner a salary. The correct option is b. Family