Question

Jim (49) and Linda (50) are married and will file a joint return. They have two children, Todd (20) and Traci (15), who both lived with their parents all year. Todd has a part-time job, and Traci is still in high school. Jim and Linda provide more than 50% of the support for both children. Jim's wages were $26,500; Linda's wages were $16,805; Todd's gross income was $3,100; Traci's was $0. Jim and Linda have no other income. Jim, Linda, Todd, and Traci had health care coverage all year through Jim's employer. Jim and Linda are not claiming any education or retirement savings contribution credits. What is the amount of Jim and Linda's earned income credit?

Answer 1

Answer: The answer is $5,828

Explanation:

Jim wages = $26,500, Linda wages = $16,805, Todd gross income was $3,100

Since Todd gross income is below the level in which he his expected to file a tax return, his parents cannot claim his income on their tax return. Their adjustment gross income AGI = $26,500 + $16805 = $43,305

Since the tax credit given is bases on the number of children, and for two children the maximum earned income tax credit is $5,828 for income below $52,493 Since their AGI is $43,305 below $52,493 for married filling jointly The amount of their earned income tax credit is $5,828