In 2018, Carson is claimed as a dependent onhis parents' tax return. Carson's parents provided most of hissupport. What is Carson's tax liability for the year in each of thefollowing alternative circumstances? Use 2018 TaxRate Schedule, Dividends and Capital Gains Tax Rates, Estates andTrusts for reference. for reference.
a. Carson is 17 years old at year-end and earned $14,000 fromhis summer job and part-time job after school. This was his onlysource of income.
b. Carson is 23 years old at year-end. He is a full-time studentand earned $14,000 from his summer internship and part-time job. Healso received $5,000 of qualified dividend income.
