Which of the following statements regarding dependents is false?
A)A taxpayer may be allowed to claim another as a dependent even if the taxpayer has no family relationship with the other person.
B)To qualify as a dependent of another, an individual must be a resident of the United States.
C)An individual who qualifies as a dependent of another taxpayer may not claim any dependents.
D)An individual cannot qualify as a dependent of another as a qualifying relative taxpayer if the individual's gross income exceeds a certain amount.

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To qualify as a dependent of another, an individual must meet certain criteria, such as relationship to the taxpayer, residency, age, and support. However, being a resident of the United States is not a requirement. In fact, nonresident aliens may qualify as dependents under certain circumstances. Therefore, statement B is false.

Which of the Following Statements Regarding Dependents Is False