Question

Will (55) and Cheryl (49) are married but have lived apart since March 15, 2017. They have no divorce decree or separate maintenance agreement. Cheryl will not file a joint return with Will. Lynn (15), their daughter, went with Cheryl when she moved out and has lived with her since. Cheryl did sign Form 8332, waiving her right to Lynn’s exemption for 2017. Together, Will and Cheryl provided more than 50% of Lynn’s support. Will's wages were $26,000; Cheryl’s were $27,850; Lynn’s gross income was $1,325.

What is the filing status of Cheryle:

1. Single

2. Married Filing Jointly

3. Married Filing Separately

4. Head of Household

5. Qualifying Widow

Does Cheryl meet the qualifications for claiming CTC/ACTC or the credit for other dependents:

1. Cheryl is eligible to claim CTC/ACTC

2. Cheryl is eligible for claiming credit for other dependents

3. Cheryl is not eligible for claiming CTC/ACTC or the credit for other dependents

Is Cheryl eligible for claiming Earned income credit

1. Yes

2. No

Answer 1

1. Married but filling separately , as they are not yet divorced

2.

• as Lyn is below 17,
• Lyn has not paid more than 50 % of her finances
• she is Cherly's daughter

so yes, 1. she is eligible for CTC/ACTC

3. no

as she is filing under, married but filing separately.