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d Test Questions national Course Scenarios an Directions The first two scenarios

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d Test Questions national Course Scenarios an Directions The first two scenarios do not require you to notes for each scenario answer the questions after the scenarios, traii prepare a tax return. Read the in resource materials to tional Scenario 1: Sheldon and Victoria Taft Interview Notes Sheldon and Victoria were married last year and live in England. . Sheldon is a U.S. citizen and has a valid Social Security number. Victoria is a citizern of England. During the interview, Victoria mentions that she has never filed a joint return with Sheldon. She asks the volunteer what is required to file a joint return with Sheldon. Based on the information provided, Victoria decides she does not want to be treated as a resident alien for U.S. tax filing purposes this year. . Sheldon worked for a U.S.-based company and earned $55,000. Victoria worked part-time and earned the equivalent of $12,000 in U.S. dollars. Sheldon and Victoria's daughter, Riley, lives with them. Riley is eight months old, a U.S. citizen, and has a valid Social Security number. Victoria has another child from a previous marriage: Adam is five years old and is a citizen of England. Sheldon has not adopted Adam. Sheldon and Victoria provided all the financial support for Riley and Adam.

Explanation / Answer

1. Answer is (a). Sheldon can claim Riley since she is U.S. Citizen, but not adam since he is a resident of england and not a U.S. citizen.

2. Answer is (c). Head of Household

3. Answer is (a). Because victoria didn't choose to file a joint return, sheldon should report her income as his own on a seperate return.

4. Answer is (a). True