George is 21 years of age and a full-time student living with his parents.He had wages of $1,350 ($130 of income tax withholding)for 2014.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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If George's parents will claim him as a dependent on their tax return, he cannot claim his own personal exemption on his tax return. Dependent status prohibits a taxpayer from claiming their own personal exemption.

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