Trey has two dependents, his daughters, ages 14 and 17, at year-end. Trey files a joint return with his wife. What amount of child credit will Trey be able to claim for his daughters under each of the following alternative situations? EXHIBIT 8-8 Child Tax Credit Phase-Out Threshold Filing Status Phase-Out Threshold Married filing jointly $400,000 Married filing separately 200,000 Head of household and single 200,000 His AGI is $105,400. Amount of child tax credit?

Trey has two dependents, his daughters, ages 14 and 17, at year-end. Trey files a joint return with his wife. What amount of child credit will Trey be able to claim for his daughters under each of the following alternative situations? EXHIBIT 8-8 Child Tax Credit Phase-Out Threshold Filing Status Phase-Out Threshold Married filing jointly $400,000 Married filing separately 200,000 Head of household and single 200,000 His AGI is $105,400. Amount of child tax credit?

SWFT Comprehensive Volume 2019

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ISBN:9780357233306

Author:Maloney

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Chapter12: Tax Credits And Payments

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 33P

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Filing Status	Phase-Out Threshold
Married filing jointly	$400,000
Married filing separately	200,000
Head of household and single	200,000

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