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Please ask your question here:When does a joint return determine a dependent exemption?
 

Original Fast Forward Academy test bank question:
There are three tests which must be met for you to claim an exemption for a dependent. Which of the following are not requirements?

A. Citizen or Resident Test
B. Member of Household or Relationship Test
C. Disability Test
D. Joint Return Test

Explanation:
There is no disability test, so that is the correct answer. A taxpayer receives one exemption for each person claimed as a dependent. The dependent must be a qualifying child, or qualifying relative who meets the Household or Relationship Test. A dependent must be a citizen or a resident of the United States, Canada or Mexico, for some part of the year. A taxpayer cannot claim a dependency exemption for a married person who files a joint return, unless the return is filed only as a claim for refund.

FFA EA Book Reference: CH 1 Filing Information
Subsection: Preliminary Work To Prepare Returns
Subject: Taxpayer biographical information (e.g., date of birth, age, marital status, dependents)
Correct Answer: C


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Thanks for the response. I misread the question; you have to watch those "nots".
Posted by Marcus on 02/24/2012 @ 3:45 PM
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Rain Hughes The joint return test is for married dependents. For example, you cannot claim a married child who lives with you as your dependent if that child files a joint return, unless the return is only a claim for refund.
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