Ben, age 67, and Karla, age 58, have two children who live with them and for whom they provide total support. Their daughter is 21 years old, blind, is not a full-time student and has no income. Her twin brother is 21 years old, has good sight, is a full-time student and has income of $4,800. Which of the following statements is correct regarding Ben and Karla's ability to claim the twins as dependents? A) The couple can only claim the son as a dependent. B) The couple cannot claim either twin as a dependent. C) The couple can only claim the daughter as a dependent. D) The couple can claim both twins as dependents

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Ben, age 67, and Karla, age 58, have two children who live with them and for whom they provide total support. Their daughter is 21 years old, blind, is not a full-time student and has no income. Her twin brother is 21 years old, has good sight, is a full-time student and has income of $4,800. Which of the following statements is correct regarding Ben and Karla's ability to claim the twins as dependents? A) The couple can only claim the son as a dependent. B) The couple cannot claim either twin as a dependent. C) The couple can only claim the daughter as a dependent. D) The couple can claim both twins as dependents

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Joshua Reeves · Answer 1

Answer: C) The couple can only claim the daughter as a dependent

Explanation: The son is in a perfect health condition, physical well and is independent enough to take care of himself since he has a job with a stable income.

He is also in a perfect age where one is considered a young adult which means he can even own his own home since he is beyond 18 years of age.

The daughter has a disability since she is blind which means she can not take care of herself she is definitely dependent on her parents for most things she can't do herself.