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For its new electric car, a US multinational enterprise produces the electric motor and batteries in Mexico at a cost of $5,000

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For its new electric car, a US multinational enterprise produces the electric motor and batteries in Mexico at a cost of $5,000. The rest of parts are produced in the US at a cost of $15,000, and the car is sold in the US for $25,000. The corporate income tax rate in Mexico is 20% and 40% in the US. If the goal of the multinational enterprise is to maximize its global after tax profit, what is the optimal transfer price and why?

Maria’s mother, Juanita Hernandez, lived with Maria until her death on January 2, 2018. Juanita’s only income was $4,000 from Social Security. Maria paid more than 50% of Juanita’s support. Juantia’s Social Security number was 123-55-5555. Juanita’s birthday is May 15, 1945. Juanita had minimum essential health insurance coverage because she had Medicare coverage. Maria received Form 1095-B for her mother which indicated that her mother had coverage for 12 months.

Is Maria's mother considered a dependent? If considered dependent, how much can be deducted?