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    You can claim a sibling as a dependent?

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  • 2. 

    You CANNOT claim the EIC (Earned Income Tax Credit) with the following filing status:

    • Single

    • Married Filing Separately

    • Widow(er)

    • All of the above

    Correct Answer
    A. Married Filing Separately
    Explanation
    The answer is MARRIED FILING SEPARATELY. Married Filing Separately is the only filing status in which you cannot claim the EIC (Earned Income Tax Credit).

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  • 3. 

    You can deduct child support payments to your ex as long as they are court-ordered?

    • True

    • False

    Correct Answer
    A. False
    Explanation
    The answer is FALSE. The payer doesn't get a deduction; nor does the recipient pay income tax on the child support.

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  • 4. 

    Your grandmother's casino buddy her gambling losses are tax deductible?  What say ye?

    • Fact

    • Fiction

    Correct Answer
    A. Fact
    Explanation
    The answer is FACT. Gambling losses are indeed tax deductible, but only to the extent of your winnings. This requires you to report all the money you win as taxable income on your return. However, the deduction for your losses is only available if you are eligible to itemize your deductions. If you claim the standard deduction, then you can't reduce your tax by your gambling losses.

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  • 5. 

    Your children attend private elementary school and private high school. Their tuition is tax deductible?

    • True

    • False

    Correct Answer
    A. False
    Explanation
    The answer is FALSE. You can't deduct the cost of elementary or secondary school tuition. But on the bright side, one tax break that helps cover those bills was saved from serious downsizing by the fiscal cliff deal. Coverdell Educational Savings Accounts permit taxpayers can contribute up to $2,000 a year to an account from which withdrawals (including earnings) can be used tax free to pay for qualified education expenses including tuition, books, supplies, uniforms.

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  • 6. 

    HOA (Home Owner's Association) dues are tax deductible?

    • True

    • False

    Correct Answer
    A. False
    Explanation
    The answer is FALSE. You cannot deduct home owner's association dues.

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  • 7. 

    Your mom made a payment on your student loans.  Who gets to claim the student loan interest tax deduction?

    • You

    • Mom

    • Both

    Correct Answer
    A. You
    Explanation
    The answer is YOU. The IRS says that if Mom or Dad makes a payment on your student loan, you, the child, can qualify to deduct up to $2,500 of student loan interest paid, as long as your parents don't claim you as a dependent.

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  • 8. 

    Which of the following expenses can you deduct?

    • An Abortion

    • Funeral Expenses

    • Maternity Clothes

    • None of the above

    Correct Answer
    A. An Abortion
    Explanation
    The answer is AN ABORTION. Shockingly, an abortion is the only expense listed here that qualifies for a tax deduction.

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  • 9. 

    Which of the following is considered taxable income?

    • Worker's Compensation

    • Insurance Payments

    • Disability Pensions

    • All of the above

    Correct Answer
    A. Disability Pensions
    Explanation
    The answer is DISABILITY PENSIONS. The disability pension is generally paid to a taxpayer who retires because of a disability before the minimum retirement age set by the employer. The disability pension is treated as taxable wages until the taxpayer reaches minimum retirement age and regular pension kicks in.

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  • 10. 

    If you donate your car to the Salvation Army, you can tax deduct the Kelly Blue Book value?

    • True

    • False

    Correct Answer
    A. False
    Explanation
    The answer is FALSE. Because the Salvation Army sells your car at an auction to raise money to help it's mission, you can only deduct the amount the car was auctioned off for.

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