Robert Is a Widower Raising 5 Year Old Twin Boys

question 19

Multiple Choice

Robert is a widower raising 5 year old twin boys. In 2013, after the plant where he had worked for 10 years shut down, he was able to obtain part-time work that paid him $13,000.00 a year. He receives the earned income tax credit. If Robert receives a raise, so that he will earn
$16,350, the earned income credit will be

• A) reduced by 21 cents per dollar.
• B) reduced by 25 cents per dollar.
• C) phased out completely.
• D) will not be reduced.

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