Elisa is 21 years of age and a full-time student living with her parents.She had wages of $680 $70 of income tax withholding)for 2016.Can Elisa claim her exemption on her return even though her parents will claim her as a dependent on their tax return?
A)No one can claim the exemption for Elisa.
B)No,Elisa cannot claim the exemption.
C)Yes,Elisa can claim the exemption.
D)Elisa and her parents can both claim the exemption.

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Elisa cannot claim her exemption if her parents will claim her as a dependent on their tax return. Only one person can claim a dependent’s exemption. Since her parents are claiming her as a dependent, they will get to claim her exemption.

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