Will and Brenda of New York City are both age 66 and always file a joint tax return. During the current year they provide all the support for their son who is 20, has no income, and is a part-time college student. Their daughter, age 22 and a full-time student at Columbia University, has $4,800 of income. Which of the following is true related to Will and Brenda's tax return?

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Both their son and their daughter are dependents because they pass the qualifying child test (under age 24, full-time students) and the support test (Will and Brenda provide more than half of their support). Their daughter's income does not disqualify her as a dependent.

Will and Brenda of New York City Are Both Age