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Sybil, age forty, is single and supports her dependent parents, who
live with her. Sybil also supports her grandfather, who lives in a
nursing home. She has AGI of $80,000 and itemized deductions of
$8,000.
Scott, age forty-nine, is a surviving spouse. His household includes
two unmarried stepsons who qualify as his dependents. He has AGI of
$75,000 and itemized deductions of $10,100.
Amelia, age thirty-three, is an abandoned spouse and maintains a
household for her three dependent children. She has AGI of $58,000
and itemized deductions of $9,100.
Dale, age forty-two, is divorced but maintains the home in which he
and his daughter, Jill, live. Jill is single and qualifies as Dale's
dependent. Dale has AGI of $64,000 and itemized deductions of
$9,900.
Understanding Different Filing Statuses:
In each of the following independent situations, determine Winston's
filing status. Winston is not married.
Winston lives alone, but he maintains a household in which his
parents live. The mother qualifies as Winston's dependent, but the
father does not.
Winston lives alone, but he maintains a household in which his
married daughter, Karin, lives. Both Karin and her husband
(Winston's son-in-law) qualify as Winston's dependents.
Winston maintains a household in which he and a family friend,
Ward, live. Ward qualifies as Winston's dependent.
Winston maintains a household in which he and his mother-in-law
live. Winston's wife died last year.