Mirtha is 21 years of age and a full-time student living by herself. She had wages of $23,000 for 2015. Can Mirtha claim the exemption for herself on her tax return?
A) Mirtha's parents can claim the exemption.
B) Both, Mirtha and her parents can claim the exemption.
C) Yes, Mirtha can claim the exemption.
D)No one can claim the exemption for Mirtha.

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Mirtha can claim the exemption for herself because she is not a dependent of anyone else and she meets the criteria of being a "qualifying child" for the exemption.

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