Advanced Scenario 2: Jeff and Jane Spring

Interview Notes

Jeff and Jane are married and want to file a joint return.

Jeff is a U.S. citizen and has a valid Social Security number. Jane is a resident alien and has an ITIN. They resided in the United States all year with their children.

Jeff and Jane have two children, Joan, age 7, and Jim, age 15. Joan and Jim are U.S. citizens and have valid Social Security numbers.

Jeff earned $23,000 in wages.

Jane earned $21,000 in wages.

In order to work, the Springs paid $2,000 to their son, Jim, to care for Joan after school.

Jeff and Jane provided all of the support for their two children.

Advanced Scenario 2: Retest Questions

1. The maximum amount Jeff and Jane are eligible to claim for the Child Tax Credit is $2,000.

a. True

b. False