Question

Clark, a widower, maintains a household for himself and his two dependent preschool children. For the year ended December 31, 2020, Clark earned a salary of $32,000. He paid $3,600 to a housekeeper to care for his children in his home, and also paid $1,500 to a kiddie play camp for child care. He had no other income or expenses during 2020. Before considering any limitation due to tax liability, how much can Clark claim as a child and dependent care credit in 2020

Answer 1

Answer:

$,1,326

Explanation:

Calculation to determine how much can Clark claim as a child and dependent care credit in 2020

Using this formula

Amount to claim=Tax rate*(Housekeeper salary+ Amount paid to Kiddie play camp)

Let plug in the formula

Amount to claim=26% *($3,600 + $1,500)

Amount to claim=26%*$5,100

Amount to claim=$1,326

Therefore The amount that Clark can claim as a child and dependent care credit in 2020 is $1,326