Which One of the Following Taxpayers Qualify for the Earned

question 40

Multiple Choice

Which one of the following taxpayers qualify for the earned income credit?

• A)A 70-year-old doctor whose practice had a net loss and who has an AGI of $5,000 in 2016.
• B)An 18-year-old college student who earns $8,000 at a part-time job.
• C)A couple who have a combined AGI of $17,000 and three children but file separately.
• D)A single, 31-year-old construction worker with $22,000 of AGI and two children.
• E)None of the above qualifies for the earned income credit.

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