Step 1: Select a scenario on the following page.
Step 2: Read the Profile Information about the Taxpayer.
Step 3: Complete the Simulations by answering all questions using the provided scenario, information, forms, and data.
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At the end of these Simultation, you will be able to:
Michael Brand (Sim 4A) Identifying Dependents as a Single Taxpayer. In this simulation, you will take on the role of Michael Brand in order to learn how to identify dependents as a single taxpayer. |
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Samantha Nichols (Sim 4B) Identifying Dependents as a Single Taxpayer with Children. In this simulation, you will take on the role of Samantha Nichols in order to learn how to identify dependents as a single taxpayer. |
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Sandya Prashad (Sim 4C) Identifying Dependents. In this simulation, you will take on the role of Sandya Prashad in order to learn how to identify dependents as a single taxpayer. |
Identifying Dependents as a Single Taxpayer.
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You work for Center City Printing Company. Since March, you have been supporting your 14-year old brother. You are single. You live in the United States. You have no children. You work for Center City Printing Company. Your only source of income is your job. Your younger brother, David, is 14 years old and single. He is a United States citizen. In March, he moved into your home. David will live with you until he finishes high school. David does not have a job or any other source of income. Since March, David has depended on you for all of his support. You can not be claimed as a dependent on any other person's tax return. It's the last day of the year. You have earned $43,523 from your job. To review your personal information, click My Profile. |
Identifying Dependents as a Single Taxpayer with children.
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You receive your Form W-2 from Midlands. You have earned $39,125 from your job. To review your personal information, click My Profile. |
Identifying Dependents
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It's the last day of the year. You earned $61,617 from your job and $2,010 in interest income. Your father earned $12,000 in Social Security income during the year. You provided over half of your father's support. You can not be claimed as a dependent on any other person's return. To review your personal information, click My Profile. |