VITA BASIC EXAM 2025 QUESTIONS
AND ANSWERS
What is the most advantageous filing status allowable that Joe can claim on his
taxreturn for 2021? - ....ANSWER ...-Head of Household
Joe can claim a higher standard deduction because he is blind. -
....ANSWER ...-True
Chris and Marcie cannot claim the Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) because
theyare too young and have no qualifying children. - ....ANSWER ...-false
Chris and Marcie must claim the EIP3 of $2,800 as taxable income on their 2021
taxreturn. - ....ANSWER ...-false
Which of the Reynolds children qualifies for the child tax credit (CTC)? -
....ANSWER ...-Laura and Timothy
Archie and Tina will not itemize deductions but can deduct the full amount of
theircharitable contribution. - ....ANSWER ...-false
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, The Brooks qualify for the Credit for Other Dependents. - ....ANSWER ...-
True
The Brooks qualify for the Earned Income Tax Credit. - ....ANSWER ...-
false
Alan cannot claim the Earned Income Tax Credit because his age is more than
theage limit. - ....ANSWER ...-False
. Alan must take a required minimum distribution in 2021. - ....ANSWER ...-
false
Bobbie can exclude his unemployment compensation on his 2021 tax return. -
....ANSWER ...-False
Bobbie is eligible for the following credit: - ....ANSWER ...-American
Opportunity Credit
Lifetime learning credit
earned income credit
???
Bobbie can claim the student loan interest deduction on his tax return. -
....ANSWER ...-true
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AND ANSWERS
What is the most advantageous filing status allowable that Joe can claim on his
taxreturn for 2021? - ....ANSWER ...-Head of Household
Joe can claim a higher standard deduction because he is blind. -
....ANSWER ...-True
Chris and Marcie cannot claim the Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) because
theyare too young and have no qualifying children. - ....ANSWER ...-false
Chris and Marcie must claim the EIP3 of $2,800 as taxable income on their 2021
taxreturn. - ....ANSWER ...-false
Which of the Reynolds children qualifies for the child tax credit (CTC)? -
....ANSWER ...-Laura and Timothy
Archie and Tina will not itemize deductions but can deduct the full amount of
theircharitable contribution. - ....ANSWER ...-false
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, The Brooks qualify for the Credit for Other Dependents. - ....ANSWER ...-
True
The Brooks qualify for the Earned Income Tax Credit. - ....ANSWER ...-
false
Alan cannot claim the Earned Income Tax Credit because his age is more than
theage limit. - ....ANSWER ...-False
. Alan must take a required minimum distribution in 2021. - ....ANSWER ...-
false
Bobbie can exclude his unemployment compensation on his 2021 tax return. -
....ANSWER ...-False
Bobbie is eligible for the following credit: - ....ANSWER ...-American
Opportunity Credit
Lifetime learning credit
earned income credit
???
Bobbie can claim the student loan interest deduction on his tax return. -
....ANSWER ...-true
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