Timothy (40) and Tina (42) are California residents. Todd (age 10) and Ted (age 7) are their two dependent children (age 17). Tim and Tina also help Tim's brother, Bob. For tax reasons, Bob is Tim and Tina's dependant (qualifying relative). What is Tim and Tina's child tax credit (including additional dependent tax credit) for 2020? Assume Tim and Tina's AGI in 2020 is less than the phaseout level for the child tax credit. I gave two different answers of $4000 and $4500, but both were erroneous

Timothy (40) and Tina (42) are California residents. Todd (age 10) and Ted (age 7) are their two dependent children (age 17). Tim and Tina also help Tim's brother, Bob. For tax reasons, Bob is Tim and Tina's dependant (qualifying relative). What is Tim and Tina's child tax credit (including additional dependent tax credit) for 2020? Assume Tim and Tina's AGI in 2020 is less than the phaseout level for the child tax credit. I gave two different answers of $4000 and $4500, but both were erroneous

SWFT Individual Income Taxes

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Chapter13: Tax Credits And Payment Procedures

Section: Chapter Questions

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