Advanced Scenario $1$: Sharon Smith Interview Notes $$ Sharon's husband, Daniel, moved out of their home in February of $2022.$ Sharon has had no contact with Daniel since he moved out. Sharon and Daniel are not legally separated. $$ Sharon has one child, Lea, age $10.$ She will claim Lea as a dependent on her $2024$ tax return. $$ Sharon is $31$ years old. $$ Sharon earned $$44,500$ in wages and received $$50$ of interest. Sharon had lottery winnings of $$2,000$ reported on Form W$-2$G$.$ Sharon paid all the costs of keeping up her home. She provided over half of the support for Lea. $$ They all are U$.$S$.$ citizens and have valid Social Security numbers. They lived in the U$.$S$.$ all year.

$2.$ Based on the information provided, Sharon qualifies for the Earned Income Credit.

a$.$ True

b$.$ False