1) Maria lives at home with her daughter for all of 2016. In 2014, Maria and her husband Peter were divorced. which filing status will produce the lowest tax liability for Mary when she files her 2016 tax return?
2) John's uncle Peter lived with him for all of 2016. Peter did some consulting work and earned $20000. Nevertheless, John provided all the support for Peter. May John claim Peter as a dependent? what if Peter was John's child, would your answer change? Please explain.