Question

Rex and Dena are married and have two children, Michelle (age seven) and Nancy (age five). During 2020, Rex earned a salary of $28,500, received interest income of $300, and filed a joint income tax return with Dena. Dena had $0 gross income. Their earned income credit for the year is: $___________

Answer 1

Answer:

$5,171

Explanation:

Rex and Dana have two children, and their earned income is less than $53,330, that means that they can receive the earned income tax credit. using the Earned Income Credit table for Form 1040, the couple's income falls between $28,750 - $28,800, they have 2 children, and file as married: the EITC = 5,171.

The maximum amount is $5,920 but it starts to phase out after $19,330.