George is 21 years of age and a full-time student living with his parents.He had wages of $1,375 ($140 of income tax withholding)for 2017.Can George claim his exemption on his return even though his parents will claim him as a dependent on their tax return?
A)No,George cannot claim the exemption.
B)George and his parents can both claim the exemption.
C)No one can claim the exemption for George.
D)Yes,George can claim the exemption.

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According to the IRS rules, a dependent cannot claim their own personal exemption. Since George's parents will claim him as a dependent on their tax return, only his parents can claim the personal exemption for George.

George Is 21 Years of Age and a Full-Time Student