2. Raymond and Michele file a joint tax return. Raymond earned $83,000 during the year, while Michele earned $139,000 for the year from a part-time job. They paid $17,000 for the care of their two children under age 13. 3. Beth is a single taxpayer who has two dependent children under age 5. Beth earned $425,500 in wages during the year and paid $26,700 for the care of her children.

2. Raymond and Michele file a joint tax return. Raymond earned $83,000 during the year, while Michele earned $139,000 for the year from a part-time job. They paid $17,000 for the care of their two children under age 13. 3. Beth is a single taxpayer who has two dependent children under age 5. Beth earned $425,500 in wages during the year and paid $26,700 for the care of her children.

Income Tax Fundamentals 2020

38th Edition

ISBN:9780357391129

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Chapter7: Tax Credits

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