Lecture Content

Filing status and dependents are the foundation of every individual tax return. These basic concepts are also some of the most frequently misunderstood topics in tax law.

Topics Covered

* How marital status affects filing status
* Determining which filing status you qualify to use
* In-depth review of the Head of Household rules for being "considered unmarried"
* Rules for claiming personal and spousal exemptions
* In-depth discussion of the rules for claiming a dependent as a Qualifying Child
* Rules for claiming a dependent as a Qualifying Relative
* Tie-breaker rules to apply when more than one person qualifies to claim the same dependent
* Who can claim a dependent in divorce and separation situations
* How to claim a dependent when more than one person provides support

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