George and Martha Are Married and File a Joint Tax

question 23

Multiple Choice

George and Martha are married and file a joint tax return claiming their two children, ages 10 and 8 as dependents. Assuming their AGI is $119,650, George and Martha's child tax credit is:

• A)$0.
• B)$1,000.
• C)$1,500.
• D)$2,000.

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