Question

Jennifer is divorced and files a head of household tax return claiming her children, ages 4,7, and 17, as dependents. Her adjusted gross income for 2018 is $211,200. What is Jennifer's total child and other dependent credit for 2018?a. $4,500b. $3,950c. $500d. $3,900

Answer 1

Ans: $ 3900 The correct answer is :

Step-by-step explanation:

Explanation:

1) For 2018 phaseout limit for AGI is $ 200,000

2) The credit phaseout by $ 50 for each $1000 of MAGI Over thereshold.

3) $ 211,200 - $ 200,000 = $11200

4) $11,200 ÷ $ 1000 = 11.2

= $ 12 (Round it off )

5) $ 12 × $ 50 = $ 600 phase out

6) Child Credit Per child is $ 2000.

7) ( 2 kids x 2,000 each ) - 600 = 3,400

8) 3,400 + 500 (1 kid 17 and over ) = 3,900