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. Evelyn is a qualifying child for the child tax credit.
1. Which credit(s) can the Hopkins claim on their 2020 tax return?
a. Child tax credit for Harper
b. Credit for other dependents for Evelyn
c. Both a and b
d. Neither a norb
2. Are the Hopkins eligible to claim the earned income credit?
a. Yes, because Benjamin has a Social Security number.
b. Yes, because everyone has a taxpayer identification number.
c. No, because their income is too high.
d. No, because Amelia has an ITIN.

Answer 1

1. c. Both a and b

2. a. Yes, because Benjamin has a Social Security number.

Step-by-step explanation:

According to tax laws, you can claim a child tax credit for an American dependant below the age of 17 which qualifies Harper for it. Evelyn however qualifies for a Credit for other dependents as she is a resident alien and has an Individual Taxpayer Identification Number (ITIN).

Because Benjamin has a Social Security Number, the Hopkins are indeed eligible to claim an earned income credit. Married couples filling jointly can claim the credit if either of them are U.S. citizens with a valid Social Security number.