Rules for claiming dependents on your tax return
Answers explain how to determine the dependent status based on support provided and income tests. Key points include matching your contribution to the amount of a dependent's own support, the gross income test for seniors, the medical deduction option, joint return rules for college students, and exemption limits when a spouse dies.
Exemption Rules for Dependents and Age Credits
The notice explains $600 exemption credits for you and your family, extra $600 for age 65+ or blindness, and joint return options. It lists five conditions to claim a dependency credit including support, relation or household, low dependent income, U.S. citizenship or residence, and marital filing status. It notes typical questions to illustrate common issues.
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Off network TV beating network costs in syndication strategy
A large household goods manufacturer via its agency has created a syndicated game show placed on about 40 local off network stations. The plan costs around 30 000 dollars weekly, offering five half hour shows nationwide. The firm claims lower cost per thousand viewers than big network slots. Xerox Corp plans its own night to present The Front Page on its new incident stations network.
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Tax tips for senior citizens and readers
A citizen should pay neither more nor less than proper income tax. Complex rules risk overpayment. Send name address and $1 per copy for Rays guide to CUT YOUR OWN TAXES c/o newspaper. Boxes and departments mentioned.
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