A tax client has a 2019 W2. There is no income for Wages, tips and other compensation. The remaining block, including block 3 has $24,554, block 4 has $1552, block 5 has $24,554 and block 6 has $356. The taxpayer is a single parent with two dependents. There is no other income. She was told that because she was her father's caregiver, all of her income on this W2 is exempt earnings. An amount of $24,554 is in block 14 for this client. Can a return be filed for her? If not, why not, and if so, how do I account for the missing income in block 1. Thanks for any assistance.
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