Roberta is widowed and lives in an apartment complex. She receives $8,200 of social security income that she uses to pay for rent and other household expenses. The remainder of her living expenses is paid by relatives and neighbors. The total amount of support paid by Roberta and the others totals $23,000. Assume that Roberta is Alicia's aunt by blood and not by marriage. Amounts paid for support during the year are as follows:
Roberta $ 8,200
Ed (neighbor) 4,100
Bill (son) 5,400
Jose (neighbor) 2,100
Alicia (niece) 3,200
Required:
a. Which of these persons is entitled to claim Roberta as a dependent absent a multiple support agreement?
O Ed
O Bill
O Jose
O Alicia
O All
O None
b. Under a multiple support agreement, which of these persons is entitled to claim Roberta as a dependent?
O Ed
O Bill
O Jose
Alicia
O All
