Question

Benjamin and Amelia Hopkins have been married since 2016. Benjamin is a U.S. Citizen with a valid Social Security number. Amelia is a resident alien with an Individual Taxpayer Identification Number (ITIN). They elect to file Married Filing Jointly. Benjamin worked in 2020 and earned wages of $25,000. Amelia worked part-time and earned wages of $15,000. They have two children: Harper, who is 9 years old, and Evelyn, who is 12 years old. Both children were supported by their parents all year. Harper is a U.S. Citizen and has a valid Social Security number. Evelyn is a resident alien and has an ITIN. Benjamin, Amelia, Harper, and Evelyn lived together in the U.S. All year 7. Which credit(s) can the Hopkins claim on their 2020 tax return. Are the Hopkins eligible to claim the earned income credit?

Answer 1

The answer is "Child tax credit for Harper and No, because Amelia has ITIN."

Explanation:

In question 1, The answer is "Child tax credit for Harpe" each qualified kid for tax years 2018-2025 should have SSN through employment provided before the returned closing date. Harper is a U.S. national and also has a legitimate SSN, and therefore Hopkins may assert Harper's tax credit.

In question 2, The answer is "No, because Amelia has ITIN" because the IRS problem is an ITIN issue whenever a person has been unable to claim their income tax credit his or she may be not qualified to SSN.