Question

15. During the year, Alice Johnson was rd is supported by her four sons, Amos, Luther, Bennet, and Ivan, in the following percentages: Amos Luther Bennet lvan 8% 32% 18% 42% Which of the brothers is entitled to claim his mother as a dependent, providing a multiple support agreement exists

Answer 1

15. In the given situation, three of the four brothers are entitled to claim their mother as a dependent. They are: Luther, Bennet and Ivan. The reason is that they contribute more than 10% of the expenses of their mother. However, all three of them cannot claim exemption by showing their mother as a dependent person. They can mutually decide among themselves regarding who among them would claim the dependency exemption.

17. Since there is no written proof regarding the dependency exemption, the custodial parent i.e. Jane will only be able to claim it. The custodial parent is entitled to the exemption as the two children are in her custody.