Question

In 2020, Ada lived with her son, Robert, and his wife, Barbara. Ada’s only source of income was a $1,500 fully taxable pension, which she spent on clothes and recreation. Robert and Barbara paid Ada’s medical and drug expenses of $600 for the year. Robert and Barbara’s total food expense for the household was $6,000. The fair rental value of the lodging provided Ada was $1,200 for the year, based on the cost of similar room facilities. What was Ada’s total support for the year for purposes of determining whether Robert and Barbara can claim Ada as a dependent?

Answer 1

$5,300

Step-by-step explanation:

Calculation to determine Ada’s total support for the year

Medical and drug expenses $600

Add Lodging $1,200

Add household total food expense $2,000

($6,000/3 Ada+Robert+Barbara)

Add Source of income $1,500

Total support $5,300

($600+$1,200+$2,000+$1,500)

Therefore what Ada’s total support for the year for purposes of determining whether Robert and Barbara can claim Ada as a dependent will be is $5,300