Which of the following taxpayers must file a Federal income tax return for 2011?

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Which of the following taxpayers must file a Federal income tax return for 2011? a. Ben, age 19, is a full-time college student. He is claimed as a dependent by his parents. He earned $5,000 wages during the year. b. Anita, age 12, is claimed as a dependent by her parents. She earned interest income of $1,200 during the year. c. Earl, age 16, is claimed as a dependent by his parents. He earned wages of $2,700 and interest of $1,100 during the year. d. Ellen, age 17, is claimed as a dependent by her parents. She earned interest of $300 during the year, In addition, she earned $550 during the summer operating her own business at the beach, where she painted caricatures of her customers.

Explanation / Answer

a) Ben, age 19, is a full-time college student. He is claimed as a dependent by his parents. He earned $5,000 wages during the year

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