Anna is supported entirely by her three sons John,James,and Joseph who provide for her support in the following percentages: John: 10%,James: 40%,Joseph: 50%
Assuming a multiple support declaration exists,which of the brothers may claim his mother as a dependent?
A)any of the sons
B)James or Joseph
C)Joseph only
D)None of them.

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B)Although no one provides more than 50 percent of Anna's support,a qualifying pool of individuals (John,James,and Joseph)provide over 50 percent of Anna's support.Any one of them who provides more than 10 percent (James or Joseph)may claim Anna assuming a multiple support agreement is filed.

Anna Is Supported Entirely by Her Three Sons John,James,and Joseph