Question

Interview Notes Pat and Terri are married and want to file a joint return. Pat is a U.S. citizen and has a valid Social Security number. Terri is a resident alien and has an ITIN. Pat has a child from a previous marriage, Jacob, age 17. Pat and Terri have a child together, Jill, age 12 Jacob and Jill are U.S. citizens and have valid Social Security numbers. Pat received a total of $3,300 in unemployment compensation when he lost his job due to the coronavirus pandemic. He also earned $22,000 in wages. Terri did not have any income. Pat and Terri provided all the support for their two children. 3. Pat and Terri are only eligible to claim the child tax credit on their 2020 tax return. True False

Answer 1

Pat and Terri are only eligible to claim the child tax credit on their 2020 tax return.

False

Pat (US citizen) and Terri (resident alien) can claim the child tax credit for Jill until 2024, when Jill will turn 16. Moreover, it is important to note that their 1040 tax form must include Jill's SSN for them to qualify for the child tax credit.

Step-by-step explanation:

a) Data and Calculators:

Pat and Terri are married and want to file a joint return

Pat = US citizen with a valid SSN

Terri = resident alien with an ITIN

Jacob's age = 17 years and a US citizen with valid SSN

Jill's age = 12 years and a US citizen with valid SSN

Pat's Unemployment compensation (coronavirus) = $3,300

Pat's wages = $22,000