Question

Interview Notes

• Sandra Clark is 45 years old.
• Sandra works as a clerk and earned $27,500 in 2019.
• Sandra's daughter, Debbie, is 26 years old and she is not disabled.
• Debbie lived with Sandra as a member of her household for all of 2019.
• Debbie works as a receptionist and earned $18,250 in 2019.
• Sandra purchased health insurance coverage for herself and Debbie on the same policy from the Marketplace for all of 2019.
• Sandra received Form 1095-A from the Marketplace showing that she and Debbie are both covered individuals for all of 2019.

Can Sandra claim Debbie as a qualifying relative on her 2019 return?

a. Yes, because Debbie lived with Sandra as a member of her household for all of 2019.

b. No, because Debbie had gross income of more than $4,200 during the tax year.

Answer 1

Yes because Debbie lived with Sandra as a member of her household for all of 2019

Step-by-step explanation:

Important information to take into consideration to answer the question:

Sandra has taken health insurance during the year 2019

Sandra has covered both himself and Debbie

Considering the above information, Sandra can claim from insurance because Debbie lived with Sandra in 2019 ie. the year same as the year in which the policy has been taken. Debbie's gross salary is not a barrier for the given situation.

Option B stands false because gross income is considered as a barrier.