Aishwarya’s husband passed away in 2019. She needs to determine whether Jasmine, her 17-year-old stepdaughter who is single, qualifies as her dependent in 2020. Jasmine is a resident but not a citizen of the United States. She lived in Aishwarya’s home from June 15 through December 31, 2020.  Aishwarya provided more than half of Jasmine’s support for 2020.

a. Is Aishwarya allowed to claim Jasmine as a dependent for 2020?

b. Would Aishwarya be allowed to claim Jasmine as a dependent for Jasmine for 2020 if Aishwarya provided more than half of Jasmine’s support in 2020, Jasmine lived in Aishwarya’s home from July 15 through December 31 of 2020, and Jasmine reported gross income of $5,000 for the year?

c. Would Aishwarya be allowed to claim Jasmine as a dependent for 2020 if Aishwarya provided more than half of Jasmine’s support in 2020, Jasmine lived in Aishwarya’s home from July 15 through December 31 of 2020, and Jasmine reported gross income of $2,500 for the year?