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Matthew Is 16 Years Old and Can Be Claimed as a Dependent

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Matthew is 16 years old and can be claimed as a dependent by his parents. He received $1,500 in dividends and $650 in interest and earned $4,800 from odd jobs during the year. Will Matthew need to file a separate tax return? Why?


A) Yes. His earned income exceeds the maximum limit for a dependent.
B) Yes. His unearned income exceeds the maximum limit for a dependent.
C) No. His gross income does not exceed the maximum limit for a dependent.
D) No. His gross income is under the standard deduction.

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