Sam and Megan Are Married with Two Dependent Children

question 15

Essay

Sam and Megan are married with two dependent children.Both Sam and Megan work,earning $50,000 and $55,000,respectively.Their AGI totals $110,000.They incur $6,500 of qualifying child care expenses of which $2,500 is reimbursed by Megan's dependent care program at work.
What is the amount of their child and dependent care credit?

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Quantities Demanded

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Inelastic

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Available Substitutes

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Luxury Good

A product or service that is not essential but is highly desired and associated with wealth or high social status.