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Robert and Mary file a joint tax return for 2016, with adjusted gross income of

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Question

Robert and Mary file a joint tax return for 2016, with adjusted gross income of $33,000. Robert and Mary earned income of $20,000 and $12,000 respectively, during 2016. In order for Mary to be gainfully employed, they pay the following child care expenses for their 4-year-old son, John:

$1,500

1,000


What is the amount of the child and dependent care credit they should report on their tax return for 2016?

Union Day Care Center $1,500

$1,500

Wilma, baby sitter (Robert's mother who is not a dependent) $1,000

1,000

Explanation / Answer

The amt of credit is between 20% to 35% of allowable expenses as per the AGI. 26%*(1500+1000) 650 ans

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