Christopher and Amanda Drury Interview Note Christopher and his wife Amanda have lived in the United States since 2012 and have Individual Taxpayer Identification Numbers (ITINs). Christopher is 45 and Amanda is 40. They have been married since 2000. They both worked in 2018 and their combined wages for the year were $40,000. They have one child, Jennifer, who is 3 years old and lived with them all year. Jennifer is a U.S. citizen and has a valid Social Security number. In order for them to work, they paid $5,000 in daycare for Jennifer. The statement from the daycare provider includes the provider's name, address, valid Employer Identification Number, and the amount paid for Jennifer's care. Christopher and Amanda provided all the support for Jennifer and all the costs of keeping up their homes. 

Test Questions:

1. Can Christopher and Amanda claim Jennifer as a qualifying child for the earned income credit (EIC)?

a. Yes, because their income is below the threshold for claiming EIC

 b. Yes, because Jennifer is 3 years old and lives with her parents. 

c. No, because Christopher and Amanda both have ITINs. 

d. Both a and b. 

2. Which credits can Christopher and Amanda claim on their tax return? 

a. Child and dependent

b.care credit Child tax credit.

 c.Credit for other dependents

 d. Both a and b

Please explain your answer.

Answer rating: 100% (QA)

1 Option c is correct Explanation An ITIN or is not valid for filing an EITC ... View the full answer