Ben, age 67, and Karla, age 58, have two children who live with them and for whom they provide total support. Their daughter is 21 years old, blind, is not a full- time student and has no income. Her twin brother is 21 years old, has good sight, is a full- time student and has income of $4,800. Which of the following statements is correct regarding Ben and Karla's ability to claim the twins as dependents?

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The couple can claim both twins as dependents because the daughter qualifies as a dependent due to her blindness and lack of income, and the son qualifies as a dependent because he is a full-time student under the age of 24 with income below the threshold.

Ben, Age 67, and Karla, Age 58, Have Two Children