Mrs. Lindon had earned income of $25,000, while Mr. Lindon had earned income of $80,000. Payments for child care were $250 per week for a total of 60 weeks. During the current year, Mrs. Lindon spent six weeks in jail as the result of a conviction for possession of an illegal substance. 

Determine the maximum deduction for child care costs and indicate who should claim them. A. Mr. Lindon should claim $13,000 and Mrs. Lindon should claim $2,000 B. Mr. Lindon should claim $1,950 and Mrs. Lindon should claim $11,050 C. Mr. Lidon should claim $13,000 and Mrs. Lindon should claim $1,950 D. Mr. Lindon should claim $2,000 and Mrs. Lindon should claim $15,000

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